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Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

IRC2353700

Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Who We Are

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. 

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Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria 

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network. 

In the North West & Central Region, we¿re proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don¿t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.  

 

If you¿re passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we¿d love to hear from you. We¿re committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail. 

About the role

  1. Assist with the planning and delivery of NSC wagon maintenance fleet 
  2. Assist with network wire requests and publication of the plan
  3. Assist with the planning and delivery of the non allocated wagons 
  4. Assist with network wire requests 
  5. Assist with the booking of rail delivery and modular S&C operators

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

This is a Full-Time/ Permanent Role 

Salary - £25,409

Grade: Band 6 (Managed Station Contract)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
  • 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

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 we'll do our best to assist you.

For further information about the role, please contact Lee Wolf

For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.

Your experience and skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability.
  • Knowledge of relevant train services and network capacity.
  • Able to work under pressure within a continuous planning process.

Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£25,409
Location:
Stockport
Geographical Area:
North West England
Closing Date:
02-JUN-2026
Job Category:
Station Operations
Function:
North West & Central Region
Organisation:
BF ISM Manchester Indirect (854036) G2

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