CO3 Train Planning Support Clerk

About the job:

If you love problem-solving, a career in Train Planning could be perfect for you.

This role assists in providing the Train Planning team with support and enhanced resource in the compilation and documentation of efficient and effective train service and associated resource plans.

To gain experience and acquire skills and knowledge in all technical aspects of the train planning process; its associated techniques and systems.

To gain a working appreciation of how the technical skills of train planning and the plans they generate influence operations, performance, customer service, resourcing, commercial and other business requirements.

Your main responsibilities will be:

To learn and understand the Train Planning processes
To assist as directed in the production of train plans incorporating timetables (train and bus) along with associated rolling stock and traincrew diagrams
To input and document train plans enabling their publication to concerned operational and customer service functions.
To assist with other activities within the Train Planning team as required by the Train Planning Manager.
To act as a positive role model at all times in matters relating to Health and Safety.

You’ll need:

To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
To have an appreciation of the subsections of train planning, how they interlink and impact on each other.

The Reward:

Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
75% discount on many other train operating companies
Full training and support with development
Excellent pension scheme

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

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