Section Planner

Using corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

About the role (External)

· Plan and optimise 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.

· Work Plan production and resource optimisation 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 organisational skills

· Experience of clerical support and office management

· Excellent time manager

· Knowledge of relevant IT systems

· Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

· Knowledge of operational railway environment, 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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced