Business Development Rail Planner

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Freightliner Group Ltd
Ferrybridge
GBP 10,000 - 40,000
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6 days ago
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Business Development Rail Planner

Apply locations Ferrybridge time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id ATR-3883

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Purpose of the Role:

To carry out development and design of new rail services and related workloads efficiently and effectively to comply with Network Code, industry and internal processes.

To work within the wider development and planning teams to ensure that new and ad-hoc train plans are designed, created and implemented in a timely and efficient manner, liaising with internal and external industry contacts as necessary to ensure that all parties are aware and in agreement with the proposed plans. Particular emphasis will be placed upon producing a plan that safely maximises profitability for Freightliner whilst meeting customer requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • Work as part of the development team to deliver train plans and associated information as required to meet customer and Freightliner obligations;
  • Meet strict deadlines;
  • Bid to Network Rail for any new services, STP;
  • Bid to Network Rail for any variations to the WTT plan;
  • Create train plans & diagramming to complement created rail paths;
  • Liaising as necessary with industry partners and suppliers;
  • Work with operations/planning functions and contracts managers as required;
  • Work as directed by your manager;

Financial:

  • Focused on continuous improvement to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness in the delivery of rail services;

Health and Safety:

  • Contribute to the improvement of the safety culture;
  • Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work;
  • Comply with health and safety legislation;
  • Carrying out any work in accordance with any training, instruction or company procedure that is relevant to the position;
  • Informing your line manager of any health and safety problems identified by yourself or identified to you by other people;
  • Using any safety equipment provided by Freightliner that you have been trained to use in a proper and appropriate manner;
  • All staff to comply with the Drugs and Alcohol policy RG-GEN 023;

People:

  • Work collaboratively with team members and other departments;

Key job requirements:

  • Excellent knowledge of railway operations with a robust knowledge of railway geography is required;
  • Good knowledge of the TOPS and rail planning tools/systems;
  • Excellent planning and time management skills;
  • Logical thinker with an analytical approach to problem-solving;
  • A keen eye to continuously improve delivery and/or challenge perceived status quo;
  • A thorough understanding of Freightliner’s business and its offering;
  • Good computer skills, including the ability to use general office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook);

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Attention to detail to create robust and resilient plans;
  • Exhibit energy, enthusiasm and resilience to drive through outcomes;
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines;
  • Ability to dynamically switch tasks as business priorities dictate;
  • Clear communicator in both verbal and written;
  • Ability to work to instructions and processes and ensuring that others do the same;
  • Ability to repeat tasks to perfect small details to gain optimal results;
  • Exhibits and lives the Group’s core values;

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of your duties and additional duties may be asked of you from time to time dependent on the business requirements.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.

About Us

Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe.

Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective rail freight partnership.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a fantastic final-salary pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.

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