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 produce cost effective and efficient rosters for nominated employees compliant with the relevant operational standards in line with current rostering principles and competency requirements. Monitor the competency database to manage future safety critical competency expiries.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Compile and publish rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool in accordance with National Rostering Principles, company policies and standards.

2. Prepare rosters for employees undertaking weekly / daily rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with local managers to crosscheck roster data.

3. Manage short notice roster alterations liaising with all affected employees and line managers, including gaining verbal confirmation where necessary. Respond to and resolve any queries relating to roster issues.

4. Compile and control leave records, including input to the production of annual leave rosters.

5. Make roster arrangements for medical examinations and interviews.

6. Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings.

7. Monitor and maintain competency data so that no base roster shifts are left uncovered due to expired competencies.

8. Carry out pre and post payroll interface checks to validate roster data. Submit late notice roster changes to payroll.

9. Gather and analyse fatigue data and highlight issues to the relevant line manager.

10. Provide information and data to support the routes reporting requirements.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles

\xc2\xb7 Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

\xc2\xb7 Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills

\xc2\xb7 Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of roster systems

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail

\xc2\xb7 Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members

\xc2\xb7 Able to demonstrate good general IT skills

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff

\xc2\xb7 Geographical knowledge of the route

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the UK rail industry

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa325,000 - Please note that this salary is subject to change following the agreed 2022 & 2023 pay awards*

Closing date: 29th August 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

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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.

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 Benefits -

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

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.

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 Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner

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