Network Rail
About Network Rail
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. We’re proud to be named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running.
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.
About the Role
This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimising all agreed work activities within the section to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery. You will produce Safe Systems of Work, submit green zone access and isolation requests, and develop draft quarterly plans to support short- and medium-term operational objectives.
A key part of the role involves managing weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings and representing Section Managers at planning meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement. You will also be accountable for maintaining high-quality records by accurately updating systems, databases, and infrastructure maintenance documentation. Through careful collation and management of planning and maintenance records, you will support informed decision-making, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement across the section.
This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Temporary Contract.
Salary – Circa £25,409
Grade – Band 5 (Role Clarity Contract)
Benefits
- 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
Experience and Skills
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
