Trainee Train Planner Date: 24 Dec 2024 Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1BE Company: COLAS RAIL UK Purpose of the Role Train planning in the UK involves scheduling train services, including determining their frequency, timing, and routing. Key responsibilities include: + Timetable Creation: Develop schedules that maximise rail infrastructure use while ensuring punctuality and reliability. + Capacity Management: Assess track capacity to ensure services do not exceed limits. + Integration: Coordinate with drivers, maintenance teams, Network Rail, other Train Operating Companies, and key industry leaders. + Safety Regulations: Ensure all services comply with safety standards and regulations. + Maintenance Scheduling: Plan regular maintenance of tracks and rolling stock to minimise disruptions. Person Specification + Good analytical skills + Ability to quickly learn sophisticated train planning software + Flair for negotiation and persuasion + Ability to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders + Experience in delivering to agreed timelines and standards Key Responsibilities + Build train timetables and constantly assess timetable data to determine the services you can offer. + Consider and balance several important factors, including rigorous rules and guidelines to ensure trains are scheduled safely and efficiently. + Account for critical maintenance and improvement work. + Develop innovative solutions to the challenges of complex capacity analysis and optimisation, contributing to improved ways of working. + Communicate directly with customers, explaining and negotiating the best possible schedules for them. What We Offer + Competitive Salary + 26 days Annual Leave + Industry leading Life Assurance + Healthcare Cash Plan + Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme + Pension Scheme + Eye Care Vouchers + Long Service Award + Season Ticket Loan + Occupational Health Service