Train Planner (STP)

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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!  

An opportunity has arisen within the Greater operations team for a Train Planner (STP) manager  based at The Hub Colchester. 

The Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Train Planner to join our team. As a Train Planner, your primary responsibility will be to produce amended train plans that align with customer requirements, while optimising performance and reducing costs for the business. You will also ensure that all work streams associated with amended train plans are completed within company and industry timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop amended train plans that meet customer needs and deliver optimal performance while minimising costs.
• Coordinate with Route and Fleet teams to gather necessary information and ensure smooth execution of train plans.
• Collaborate with Network Rail and other Train Operating Companies to facilitate seamless operations and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Work closely with Abellio Rail Replacement to coordinate train-to-bus replacement services, ensuring the overall plan is realistic, efficient, and achievable.
• Provide assistance to the long-term Planning Team as required.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Lead Planner (Training and Development).

What we are looking for 

We are currently seeking a colleague who possesses professionalism and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate should demonstrate pro-activity and possess a thorough understanding of railway operating procedures, arrangements, and train planning processes. A good railway geography knowledge and ability to problem solve.

In this role, the colleague should have the ability to express themselves clearly with communication skills and have attention to detail. As a colleague effective organisational abilities are needed. Familiarity with utilising new technologies, specifically train planning IT systems such as Voyager plan, as well as proficiency in using the Microsoft Office package would be required.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 26th January 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications* 

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work: 

·        Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful 

·        Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises 

·        Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive 

·        Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity 

Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)" data:image="" svg+xml;base64,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"='));" border-bottom:transparent;background-position-x:0%;background-position-y:100%'="" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-image: var(--urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2, url(;;">GA then apply now! 

What can we do for you? 

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme 
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members 
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members 
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service 
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days 
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies  
• GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining 
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services 
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use 
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)