Location Darlington, GB Department Name Eastern Region About Network Rail Join Our Team at Network Rail Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. Click here to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. Brief Description To maintain effective and efficient rosters for employees compliant with the relevant company standards in line with current National rostering principles, competency requirements and agreed Terms and Conditions. About The Role (External) Key Accountabilities Compile and publish agreed rosters using the corporate rostering tool in accordance with Maintenance Rostering Principles, company policies and standards. Prepare rosters for weekly rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with relevant line managers to crosscheck roster data. Manage short notice roster alterations liaising with all affected employees and line managers, including gaining verbal confirmation where necessary. Respond to and resolve any queries relating to roster issues. Make roster arrangements for medical examinations and interviews. Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings. Monitor competency data so that no base roster shifts are left uncovered due to expired competencies. Liaise with associated Competency Delivery Specialist on maintaining competency records. Gather and analyse fatigue data and highlight issues to the relevant line manager. Provide information and data to support the route and delivery unit reporting requirements. Essential Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering Understanding of roster systems Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members Able to demonstrate good general IT skills Desirable Geographical knowledge of the route Knowledge of the UK rail industry How To Apply (External) Salary : Band 5- Circa £29,071 Closing date: 11/11/24. - Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. Remote working opportunity What does our recruitment process look like? Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview 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 Sentinel 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. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. 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