Purpose of the Role

 

To efficiently allocate the necessary resources for safe, on time and on budget delivery of Colas Rail Freight services. This will be in line with Colas Rail Freight rostering guideline, various staff Terms and Conditions, and according to customer’s orders, including commercial customers and Network Rail Supply Chain Operations. To produce and own staff rosters from creation to delivery, working closely with Freight Delivery Managers on daily basis and under the direction of Freight resourcing lead. To be the point of contact for drivers and ground staff in respective region.

Person Specification

 

Knowledge and experience of general rostering and planning  Strong background in dealing with an operational work force and creating rosters  for staff that work on a variable shift pattern.  Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills.  Able to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach  Computer literate with extensive experience in using Microsoft Office. Experience  Competent on using Network Rail Online Logistics (NROL) and Train Running  Under System TOPS (TRSUT)  Excellent attention to details with problem-solving mindset  Be assertive and confident when dealing with staff rostering issues.  Knowledge and experience of the requirements to consider staff fatigue when  producing rosters.  Have knowledge and understanding of all operational staff terms and conditions.  Experience in making tough decisions in challenging situations to safely and cost  effectively deliver to the customer expectations.  Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK railway infrastructure network  To be able to present information in a clear and concise manner  Be able to communicate with personnel at all levels  Knowledge of rules and regulations as applicable to Freight operations  A proven team player who has the ability to deliver in what could be described as  demanding circumstances  Confidence to deal with all Colas Rail customers to deliver to their expectations  in required timescales, and with high quality.  Holder of full UK driving licence  Key Responsibilities

 

Ensure all rosters are of sufficient quality and accuracy.  Own and manage the rosters from cradle to grave once created, dealing with  amendments or cancellations sickness alongside Delivery Managers.  Weekly rosters will be handed over to Control and Delivery managers at T-1.  Operations control and Delivery managers will also support for any short notice  changes and sickness.  Reports to Delivery Manager for day to day tasks, and work under direction of  Freight Resourcing Lead  Liaise with Delivery Managers on a frequent basis regarding resource plans &  work allocation (e.g. Weekly Wednesday resource calls).  Closely liaise with Delivery Managers and work under their instruction to plan  route learning, as well as facilitate and maintain route and traction knowledge for  all drivers.  Plan route learning based on up-coming works for SCO as per the T-29 job  allocation sheet, and liaise with Delivery Managers  Monitor and action of all revised timings and late changes in the same day, with  support of Operations control and Delivery Managers  Liaise with Business Managers, Planning and Delivery assistant manager and  SCO possession planner for SCO work acceptance  Cross cover other resource planners while on a leave / sickness / company requirement basis. What We Offer

 

Competitive Salary  26 days Annual Leave  Industry leading Life Assurance  Healthcare Cash Plan  Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme  Pension Scheme  Eye Care Vouchers  Long Service Award  Season Ticket Loan  Occupational Health Service