Apprentice Train Planner - Banbury, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

DB Arriva
DB Arriva
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Banbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Apprentice Train Planner

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


Chiltern Railways operate between the West Midlands and London, providing journey options to Aylesbury, Oxford, Birmingham, Stratford-Upon-Avon and other destinations.


  • We are looking for someone who is keen to develop a career within Train Planning. As an Apprentice Train Planner you will learn and understand the about the effective planning of short term alterations for commercial, special event or engineering requirements, as required by the Head/Deputy of Train Planning and STP Manager.
  • In this role you will begin to learn and recognise how planning activities impact the business, and how appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, ensuring that all such activities comply with the relevant sections of the Safety Case and the current Safety Plan.
After 2 years become a Train Planner.


As required by the Head/Deputy of Train Planning and STP Manager, 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 and unit diagrams, using the VoyagerPlan system


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 and unit diagrams

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

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

  • Excellent communication skills
Well organised with a good attention to detail

Good knowledge or understanding of the railway


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/dependants 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.

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