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Roster Clerk

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Roster Clerk

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

Salary- £30,119

Closing Date- 29th May 2026

This is a part-time role working 17.5 hours per week.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing.  We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

 

 

Your experience and skills

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. 

 

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles

  • Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

  • Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports

  • Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering

  • Understanding of roster systems

  • Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail

  • Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members 

  • Able to demonstrate good general IT skills

 

Desirable

  • Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff
  • Geographical knowledge of the route 
  • Knowledge of the UK rail industry

 

 

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Part Time
Location:
Doncaster
Geographical Area:
Eastern England
Closing Date:
29-MAY-2026
Job Category:
Administration & Secretarial
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
OA Area Resourcing Manager GN (107270) G4

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