Operation Resource Assistant - London, United Kingdom - FirstGroup

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Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.

With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.


We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers.

Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel - relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

About the team:
The Operations Resource assistant is a key part of the Train Service Delivery & Performance Directorate.

The Train Service Delivery Team and Network Delivery are responsible for the operational presentation of service, train service recovery and the use of proactive operations in maintaining & improving real-time train service performance.

The team communicate and work with multiple teams across the industry.


About the job:
The Operations Resource Assistant role focuses on the real-time operational delivery & crew delivery of our service.

As part of this role you will work closely with members of the resource team in Control, Area Operations Managers, Crew Managers & Performance Teams as well as other local station management to ensure that GWR delivers the daily plan and where variances to the plan are required, they are appropriately planned and implemented.


Your main responsibilities will be:

  • Collaborative working with the AOMs, Crew Manager, Stations, and Network Rail Operations to deliver the best possible realtime train service performance.
  • Proactively monitor issues with the potential to affect realtime train service delivery and implement suitable plans to protect performance.
  • Liaison between Controllers, Stations Teams, Crew Managers to identify and implement ontheday changes to the local train service plan in order to meet operational and industry requirements.
  • Assist the Control Centre and local teams in the delivery of service recovery during disruption, following agreed contingencies and proactive action on local matters for effective crew resourcing.

You will need to be:

  • Proactive visible colleague, who is an excellent communicator across the business and industry.
  • The ability to manage problems efficiently and communicate resolutions through appropriate channels.
  • Flexible and adapt to incidents. Remaining calm and focused under pressure.
  • Multi task responsibilities, prioritise workloads and work within procedures and processes.
As a minimum, you will need to have.

  • An excellent knowledge of GWR services, routes, and onboard services.
  • A firm understanding of resourcing processes.
  • Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problemsolving skills.
  • A good standard of verbal and written communication.
  • Good understanding of contingency plans, Operational Tracker, and train service recovery process.

About the location:
The role is based at London Paddington Flagship Station. There may be a requirement to outpost on occasions to support Engineering Work.


Working Pattern:
The role is an Early & Late shift including Weekends and Bank Holidays


The Reward:
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain 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.


Ref:023249


Company:
Great Western Railway (GWR)


Website Skillset:
Customer Service


Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time


Contracted Hours:37


Location:
London Paddington Station


Closing Date:21 August 2023
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