Network Scheduler - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Arriva

Arriva
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Wakefield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Arriva UK Bus are excited to be looking for a Network Scheduler to join the team on a full time, permanent basis in Wakefield.


This role has a starting salary of £26,910 during the initial 6-month probationary period, rising to £33,417.56 following successful competition of probationary period.


The Network Scheduler will ensure timely and accurate production of driver duties and rosters; Maximise the efficiency of our vehicles and driver hours using the scheduling system; Supporting the Network Manager through the network change process; Supporting other operational and financial business activities, by supplying relevant schedules and other data in an accurate and timely manner.


Main responsibilities

  • Use all relevant systems to ensure schedules and duty information is efficiently and accurately captured to;
  • Assist the Network Manager when required to accurately create timetables and bus running boards
  • Ensure scheduling systems capture all supplementary data and accurate in line with UK Bus agreed processes
  • Ensure full data integrity of all schedules and duty information to enable accurate outputs for other systems and reporting
  • Produce accurate and timely exports incl; TransXChange, Hours & miles statistics; Mileage system; Ticket Machine; duty allocation system
  • Ensure that data is uploaded to other systems including mileage, and duty allocation according to an agreed process
  • Compile and produce efficient and effective driver duties and rosters;
  • Organise and distribute all documentation relevant to duties and rosters
  • Provide clear and unambiguous written and verbal communications on all duty and roster changes to depot teams and Trade Union representatives.
  • Report on schedule efficiencies, articulating any variations, and ensuring changes implemented are actively monitored
  • Ensure schedules and duties comply with Domestic & EU regulations and remain within both local and national agreements
  • Ensure timely, accurate and efficient implementation of schedule changes;
  • Assist Network Manager in process of evaluating driver cost impact of network changes including tenders and contracts
  • Assist the Network Manager with the preparation of timetables and other documentation required for the network change process
  • Assist in the planning and updating of existing routes and timetables including adhoc temporary changes (eg roadworks, rail replacement, events)
  • Critically evaluate schedules and timetables provided to provide recommendations to further improve profitability and punctuality of routes and depots
  • Supporting the Schedules Optimisation Lead to continuously improve on schedule efficiencies, by providing scenario planning and proactively recommending areas of improvement
  • Undertake continual development, under the steer of Schedules Optimisation Lead and UK Bus Scheduling team, of personal knowledge, skills and capability, building an indepth understanding of our scheduling systems and route networks

What are we looking for?

  • Experience of communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience of working in a fast paced environment
  • Able to effectively communicate complex issues verbally and in writing
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Mathematical understanding of producing calculating duties and rotas
  • Experience of transport / logistics planning (desirable)
  • Experience of planning vehicle and driver resources (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Optibus or other computerised scheduling systems (desirable)
  • Knowledge of domestic drivers' hours regulations (desirable
  • Critical attention to detail
  • Strong goal orientation with ability to prioritise work effectively
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Demonstrate the Arriva Values
  • Effective team player who is comfortable working on own with mínimal supervision.
  • Flexible in approach to work
  • This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the jobholder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£26,910.00-£33,417.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Wakefield,

West Yorkshire:
Relocate before starting work (required)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
# R-027364
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