Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.Brief DescriptionRoute Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click to watch our video.This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our videoWorking with us isAbout the role (External)In this role you'll use corporate planning tools and systems to create detailed, well-resourced, and efficient work plans. These plans will be reviewed and approved by Section Managers.Key accountabilities include:1. Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.3. Produce Safe System of Work plans.4. Submit green zone access and isolation requests.5. Produce draft quarterly plans.6. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.7. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.8. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:Essential· Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.· Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system.· Core Planning Skills Level 2.· Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems.· Safe System of Work Planning Process and System.· Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.Desirable· Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.How to apply (External)Vacancy type: This role is permanent.Location: This position is based at our Bletchley Super Depot, with infrequent travel between depots as required.Hours: 35 hours per week.Salary range: £26,500 - £32,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Closing date: 11 September 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally only.You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.If you cannot access the guide, please contact and we will send you a copy.Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact us using the email address above.If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplaceFor example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistanceFor example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;· Competency Based InterviewCandidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.For further information about how we recruit, please visit:You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits -All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
