Senior Train Running Controller, York Rail Operating Centre
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Location
York, GB
Department Name
Eastern Region
About Network Rail
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
Brief Description
Do you have a drive to improve performance on the railway?
Do you want to work in an environment where you can positively impact the journeys of millions of passengers?
If you answered yes to the above, then we would like you to apply for a role with Network Rail as a Senior Train Running Controller.
As a Senior Train Running Controller you will lead the team of train running controllers on shift to maintain and manage the train service on our network. Assisting them to achieve On Time, T3, T15 and T30 performance measures for passenger operators and the Freight Delivery Measure for freight operators.
You will lead the VSTP team on shift and assist them in providing track access to our Train and Freight Operators.
You will arrange and chair conference calls during disruptive events ensuring that our operators are fully appraised of our train service management strategy and recovery plans.
The Senior Train Running Controller is responsible for suggesting improvements to our contingency plans, service recovery measures and providing performance feedback to our teams on shift.
You will be the escalation point on shift for any matters relating to service recovery and mitigation.
Please be aware this role holds a mandatory requirement for the incumbent to hold valid security vetting clearance. Any offer will be conditional on the successful candidate obtaining clearance prior to a start date being agreed.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Accountable for the real time delivery of the train service through the leadership of the train running controller teams.
2. Lead the team of duty train running controllers to manage the train service during disruptive events.
3. Arrange and chair train service strategy and service recovery conferences with customers and stakeholders.
4. Manage through the leadership of the train running controllers the safe and efficient running of trains over the routes infrastructure.
5. Lead discussions with interfacing Network Rail and train operator controls in respect of traffic management during engineering work.
6. Maintain a daily log of all train running information and events.
7. Lead the VSTP team and duty train running controllers to undertake planning of VSTP train movements.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Rules awareness
* Knowledge of passenger and freight operating procedures
* Operational experience within a control environment as a Controller
* Be confident and proficient in chairing and conducting multi participant conferences with customers and stakeholders
* Good geographical knowledge of applicable routes.
* Demonstrable skills in the use of Microsoft Office package and Control specific software.
* Good understanding of commercial business objectives within Network Rail and Train Operating Companies
How to apply (External)
Closing date: 19/01/25. Late applications will not be accepted.
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