Rail Planner - Remote
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Rail Planner
Location: National
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: 6 months fixed term
Working hours: 40 hours Monday to Friday
Were looking for a detail-driven safety-focused Rail Planner to join our team and take the lead in planning safe compliant access for critical rail infrastructure work.
If youre passionate about operational safety risk management and collaborative planning this is your chance to make a real impact.
What youll do:
- Plan and manage Safe Work Packs (SWPs) possessions line blocks and additional protection arrangements
- Ensure full compliance with NR/L2/OHS/019 planning standards
- Collaborate with Responsible Managers and operational teams to plan access safely and effectively
- Use systems like RailHub PPS and GZAC to manage rail access and protection
- Provide planning assurance contribute to investigations and help maintain our industry-leading safety standards
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the relevant internal procedures industry standards and NR/L2/OHS/019.
- Ensure you retain compliance with your mandatory Health and Safety training and other competencies
- Ensure all SWP planning activities are undertaken within a suitable timeframe and documented
- Ensure any issued identified in the above assurance checks are communicated to the relevant parties within a suitable timeframe and documented.
What were looking for:
Essential:
Hold and maintain the required Sentinel competence for SSOW Planner.
Have a detailed understanding of the relevant industry standards related to Safe Work Planning.
Have at least 5 years consistent relevant safety critical planning experience in the rail industry.
Experience of working safely within railway worksites and to Railway Standards.
Strong Systems & IT literacy.
Desirable:
Hold and/or be working towards a relevant level of safety qualifications: SMSTS Nebosh etc.
Hold a full clean UK driving license.
Have 10 years consistent relevant safety critical planning experience in the rail industry.
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:
23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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Employment Type
Full Time
