Train Planner - Banbury, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

DB Arriva

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Banbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Train Planner

This role will be based in Banbury, Hybrid working is available

£32,760
Are you highly analytical, do you enjoy problem solving and finding solutions?

Our Train Planners manage the effective planning of short term alterations for commercial, special events or engineering requirements, as required by the Timetable production Manager.

Liaise with other Train Operators and Network Rail to achieve the most commercially attractive, well performing amended plan, including rail replacement services.

Communicating with peers, customers, and management is vital to maintain positive workflows, whilst ensuring transport compliance & health and safety standards are always adhered to.

To prepare amended train plans in accordance with the specification as developed through the Amended Timetable Process. This will require amending train schedules, stock workings, simplifiers and unit diagrams, using the VoyagerPlan, Tracs-rs and Attune systems

Liaise with other Train Operators and Network Rail to achieve the most commercially attractive, well performing amended plan, including rail replacement services.

Bid the amended plans to Network Rail and act upon the offer subsequently received

Ensure data integrity of all schedules and diagrams, and ensure all amended bids are correctly represented in industry and public systems

Liaise with the Traincrew (driver) Diagrammer to ensure services are timed to maximise the efficiency of drivers

Liaise with the Weekly Issue Manager to ensure services are timed to maximise the efficiency of train managers

Complete, within set timescales, full documentation (liaise with Weekly Issue Manager on progress and completion) for amended plans, including station simplifiers, timetables, stock workings and unit diagrams

Brief the Lead STP Planner of the plan for onward briefing to other departments

Liaise directly with Rail Replacement transport provider when necessary, and other departments as required

Experience in train planning or operations is preferable, along with a working knowledge of all aspects of scheduling principles and diagramming, including the processes used by Network Rail both for permanent schedules and short-term planning.

However, this is not essential, as training will be provided

Knowledge of VoyagerPlan, Tracs-rs, Attune or equivalent is desirable but not essential

Competency is required in Microsoft operating systems and software packages including Excel

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required together with good numeracy and an eye for detail and accuracy

At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation - with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Our benefits include:

All active staff and their eligible partners/dependents are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Arriva Village access to online benefits and discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan

Physio Line

We offer complementary 24hour physio for everyone

Health Shield

Health Shield
provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy

Eye Care
You're entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
Flexible working

Support

Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.