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Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

IRC2367919

Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Who We Are

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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- £25,418

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
  • 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

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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.

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Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities:

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

 

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
Location:
Sheffield Blast Lane, Sheffield
Geographical Area:
Eastern England
Closing Date:
13-OCT-2026
Job Category:
Administration & Secretarial
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
AL ISM Sheffield Indirect (847036) G4

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