Planning Assistant (access) Tavistock Junction

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Description


Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We\'re an organisation where people matter.

We\'re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We\'re also a employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

To assist in the optimisation and integration of Access into the plan.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Validate all access & TSR requests for a designated element of the Area plan.

2. Assist with the integration of all access and TSR requests for a designated element of the Area plan.

3. Process and publish green zone access requests.

4. Assist in the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvements.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Core planning skills 1 & 2.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of relevant train services and network capacity.

\xc2\xb7 Able to validate worksite requests.

\xc2\xb7 Able to document all aspects of worksite and possession parameters.

\xc2\xb7 Able to work under pressure within a continuous planning process.

\xc2\xb7 Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach.

How to apply (External)

: \xc2\xa330,000

Closing date: 16th August 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail Benefits -

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you\'re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2990802
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £30000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Plymouth, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned