Section Planner , Administrator

Working as a Section Planner for Us offers a rewarding experience in a friendly, supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the rail network and passenger journeys. We prioritize both professional development and personal well-being. The company’s strong Family Friendly Policy, combined with employee networks like “Family Focus” and “Care,” actively fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and belonging. Additionally, We are committed to supporting mental well-being, ensuring that all employees feel valued and connected.

Role is to plan and support the works for Yeovil Pway, which consists of teams who work on days, nights and weekends. The role is varied and includes ordering PPE, booking training, producing Safe Work Packs (using Railhub), managing the workbank in Ellipse and My Work, attending planning meetings, managing vehicles No day is the same and the ability to juggle and prioritise is key

• Plan and optimize all agreed work activities for the section.

• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.

• Produce Safe System of Work plans.

• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.

• Produce draft quarterly plans.

• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.

• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.

• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

• Administration of rosters and timesheets.

• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.

• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.

• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Work Plan production and resource optimization skills

• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system

• Core Planning Skills Level 2

• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems

• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System

• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Experience of clerical support and office management

• Excellent time manager

• Knowledge of relevant IT systems

• Ability to work on own initiative

Please note: Rail experience is key, and knowledge of Railhub Hub and Ellipse is desirable.

Salary £31460 + Location allowance

Closing date: 4th November 2025

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for us. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.