Network Rail
Roster Clerk (Maintenance/Works Delivery)
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision
About The Role
This role is responsible for compiling, maintaining and publishing accurate employee rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool, ensuring full compliance with national rostering principles, company policies and operational standards. The post holder will prepare and manage daily and weekly rosters, coordinating cover for sickness, annual leave, training, medicals, interviews and other special arrangements, while working closely with local managers to validate roster data. They will also manage short-notice changes, communicate updates to employees and line managers, and resolve roster-related queries efficiently and professionally.
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In addition, the role will oversee leave records, support annual leave planning, and ensure safety-critical competencies and training requirements are built into rosters so that all shifts remain fully covered. Responsibilities include monitoring competency data, completing pre- and post-payroll checks, submitting late changes to payroll, and analysing fatigue information to flag potential risks. The position also involves providing accurate data to support reporting requirements, contributing to safe, compliant and effective operational delivery.
This is a Full-Time/ Permanent Role
Salary - £25,409
Grade - Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract)
Here Are a Few Of The Benefits We Offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
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For further information about the role, please contact John Cronin
For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing Team
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.
Essential
Your experience and skills
- Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles
- Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports
- Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering
- Understanding of roster systems
- Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail
- Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members
- Able to demonstrate good general IT skills
Desirable
- Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff
- Geographical knowledge of the route
- Knowledge of the UK rail industry
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