Asset Delivery Assistant

This role will be based in our Peterborough office with occasional travel to our Doncaster office as and when required. The salary on offer for this role is £41,327 and encompasses a shift allowance. This is a rostered position covering 7 days a week with shifts ranging between the hours 05:30 – 18:30 (05:30 – 13:30/08:30 – 18:30).

Responsibilities:

Assist the Asset Control Manager for the control of locos and wagons during the current working week in accordance with the plans created by Fleet Planners the previous week.
Liaise and support the Fleet Planning Team (Locos and Wagons) to ensure that plans are robust, complete and achievable each week.
Work with Control teams and Duty Control Managers to ensure that fleet maintenance requirements are given sufficient priority when competing with commercial priorities.
Work with maintenance suppliers and 3rd party planners to integrate scheduled maintenance plans and ad hoc requirements.
Provide cover for annual leave and absence within the Asset Control teams (Locos and Wagons).
Support Asset Managers to refine and develop more efficient and effective maintenance plans over time through a process of Continuous Improvement.
Assist the Asset Control Manager execution of weekly ad hoc moves through ensuring resources are in place and assisting TSC/ DCM during times of perturbation.
Act as the controlling mind during significant incidents ensuring associated costs are managed and captured.
Responsible for assisting the Asset Control Manager in the control of locos and wagons during the current working week in accordance with the plans created by Asset Planners the previous week.
Assist the Asset Control Manager setting up an Asset Control ultimately aiming for 7 days per week on day shifts.

Qualifications:

Essential;

G.C.S.E’s (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Grade C or above
Experience gained within the Rail industry
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Works well and remains calm under pressure
Competent with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Teams)
Clean UK driving license
Flexible and willing to travel within the UK.

Desirable:

Technical knowledge in traction and rolling stock engineering
Knowledge of Power BI, TOPS, CRONUS, IFM.

Our Values:

Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture
Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other
Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers
Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.

Closing date: 6th May- we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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