Network Rail
Planning Assistant (Access)- 6 month secondment
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Who We Are
At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.
About our people and the recruitment process
- We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
- We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development.
- And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.
About The Role
To assist and support in the optimisation and integration of access into the Route engineering access plan. To work cross-functionally, liaising with all work requesters, customers and stakeholders to build and optimise the engineering access plan through worksite integration.
- Support the Planning Team to deliver all activities associated with planning for possessions, worksites, line blockages, TSR's, On Track Machines and Engineering Trains in accordance with all relevant standards.
- Process and support Route access requirements and successfully integrate within the engineering access plan.
- Attendance, and when required co-chairing possession planning meetings including producing, checking, validating publications and updates as necessary.
- Assist and support with the creation of materials and documentation to aid the operational delivery of the engineering access plan.
- Engage with Route wide stakeholders and customers and support with the coordination of their access requirements.
- Assist and support with the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvements.
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Salary: £30,500 - £32,000 per annum
There are 2 x 6 month secondments available.
For assistance with your application please email WalesResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
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At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk
Essential
Your experience and skills
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to organise effectively.
- Displays a good attention to detail.
- Displays good communication skills and a customer focused approach within a team or as an individual.
- Willing to learn to document all aspects of Access Planning requirements.
- Good understanding of IT and operating of systems.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.
- Knowledge of relevant train services and network capacity.
- Knowledge of relevant planning systems.
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