Amended Planning Specialist

Job Introduction

Southeastern are looking for an Amended Planning Specialist to join the team at Four More, London. The purpose of the job is to develop, compile and produce effective and efficient revised train plans in response to any factors that may affect the normal train plan.

To produce and submit appropriate information regarding the revised train plan to relevant operational and administrative personnel in a suitable format and within agreed timescales.

To liaise with other activities, both within and external to Southeastern as appropriate, in order to ensure all aspects of the revised Train Plan are taken into account.

Take a look at the video below to see what we achieved in 2023!:

Role Responsibility

• As directed, develop the most effective and efficient revised train plan to take account of any influencing factors that may affect the normal train plan.
• Using the most effective and efficient methods, produce revised train plans within required timescales and taking into account existing constraints.
• Liaison and negotiation with other activities and organisations to ensure that all factors and measures that may affect the production of the train plan are adequately and suitably agreed.
• Effective use of software applications that assist in producing train plans.
• Submit required information in relation to the train plan to relevant activities within Southeastern in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain both live and historic information and records in relation to outputs from work tasks.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• A basic knowledge of Southeastern service pattern and Network Rail geography
• Understanding and appreciation of computer software systems

Desirable:

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Solid Train Planning experience, with a good understanding of different skills and principals required for Amended Train Plans
• Comprehensive knowledge of Southeastern train service patterns and Network Rail geography.

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes;

• A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
• Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
• After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
• Up to 24 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays). 
• Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.