Job Description

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Brief Description

To deliver the daily local train plan to a high standard and take proactive action to minimise customer disruption. Using train service management resources, deliver an optimum service that meets the differing needs of the rail industry and passengers.

About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities

1. Provide instruction and guidance to signalling team in liaison with the Train Running Controller (TRC) so that trains over the route infrastructure are run safely and efficiently and a safe and punctual train service is provided.

2. Implement pro-active train regulating decisions, communicating with Signallers and Control as necessary, using service information and Traffic Management systems, interpreting incoming information to identify potential disruption and initiate early action to minimise train delays.

3. During disruptive events, evaluate the train plan to mitigate safety risk and maximise performance in liaison with Control, and provide guidance to Signallers to execute revision(s) to the train plan.

4. During times of disruption, jointly develop service recovery plans with Control to reinstate normal working and minimise reactionary delay for customers and passengers.

5. Maintain a daily log of unusual train running information and events, using available systems in accordance with relevant company standards and instructions to maintain an auditable record of training running events.

6. Collate a library of regularly used available timetable slots and liaise with Control, propose Very Short-Term Plan (VSTP) train movements and assist if required to deliver consistency and optimise the use of available infrastructure.

7. Identify possible solutions to timetable irregularities and proactively work with Train Planning to improve the robustness of the train plan.

8. Monitor the application of Network Rail train regulation policies through guiding or directing the signalling team as required to deliver an optimum service to our customers and passengers.

9. Operate and assist on Signalling Panels or Signal Workstations as required and where competent to do so to provide operational support during times of high workload and/or in times of exceptional circumstances.

10. Liaise with Electrical Control Room Operators and Signallers to assist in implementing block(s) to electric traction and emergency switch offs as required and as directed, to maintain a safe environment for workforce, customers and passengers.

11. Operate as Fire Warden for the Signalling Centre when the Service Delivery Manager is not available.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

\xc2\xb7 Ability to attain rules and regulations level 2 competency

\xc2\xb7 Experience within the rail industry in a control environment or operational role

\xc2\xb7 Good geographical knowledge of applicable Route

\xc2\xb7 Basic IT skills and knowledge of applicable rail computer programmes, i.e. TRUST/TOPS/TM

\xc2\xb7 Good team working skills

\xc2\xb7 Ability to make objective decisions

\xc2\xb7 Able to influence others

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work under pressure

\xc2\xb7 Ability to gain the knowledge of Train Service Principles and Recovery Plans

\xc2\xb7 Able to react to emergency situations safely and effectively

\xc2\xb7 Professional approach, focused on Safety, Business and Performance improvement

\xc2\xb7 Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

Desirable

\xc2\xb7 Geographical knowledge of adjoining Routes

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Train and Freight Operating Companies organisational structure and routes

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and demonstrable experience of operating procedures, rules and regulation

How to apply (External)

Salary: \xc2\xa354,844

Closing date: 25th July 2023 - Late applications will not be accepted.

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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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