Who are we?
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.
Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life.
SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.
About the job
As a member of the Short Term Train Planning team your role involves compiling these changes to the SWR train plan working alongside other operators, Network Rail and TOC delivery functions to provide the best possible plan for our customers. SWR is currently re-shaping its STP team to provide opportunities for individuals to broaden their skills base. As an experienced train planner you will be given the opportunity to employ your current core timing, stock or crew diagramming capability as appropriate whilst being supported both in the gaining of additional planning skills as well as developing a broader understanding of operational planning and wider business issues.
Compile and distribute to required timescales effective and efficient timetables (including bus arrangements), rolling stock alterations (diagrams and AWCNs), traincrew diagrams and associated documentation concerning STP alterations (engineering work, special events etc) in accordance with resource availability, operational, commercial and other business requirements.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Timing
Deliver robust amended train plans, co-ordinated with other TOCs as necessary to agreed timescales reflecting Informed Traveller and other industry and company operational production process deadlines as directed. Compile detailed STP amendments to the base plan, in accordance with commercial specifications, ensuring that laid down best practice quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between customer service, productivity, resource availability and good working practices. Identify and advise requirements for any unusual movements in the STP train plan. Undertake the effective and timely planning and of rail replacement services. Ensure that schedule details held on TSDB reflect altered train slot bids made in connection with engineering work, special events and Bank Holiday alterations. Provide information for the documentation, publication and distribution of amended STP train plans; including rail replacement services as appropriate. Rolling Stock
Deliver robust rolling stock workings to agreed timescales reflecting industry and company operational production process deadlines as directed. Compile detailed STP amendments to the WTT base plan, in accordance with commercial specifications, ensuring that laid down best practice quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between customer service, productivity, resource availability and good working practices. Identify the requirement for any unusual deployment of rolling stock within the STP train plan. Ensure the effective and correct provision of rolling stock in delivering the service requirements through production of efficient Diagrams and Carriage Working Notices in consultation as necessary with engineering and train-care functions. Ensure correct overnight balancing and cycling of traction and rolling stock resources for amended plans and that rolling stock is diagrammed in accordance with Depot Rules. Input of rolling stock resource diagrams/carriage workings into VoyagerPlan issuing within laid down timescales managing the interface with GENIUS. Deliver, within agreed timescales, amendments to stock workings and diagrams when special events coincide with Engineering Work or other STP activities. Traincrew Diagramming
Produce and distribute STP diagrams as directed by the STP Diagramming Manager and the Major Possessions Planning Manager for weekends, bank and public holidays, engineering work and special events ensuring that laid down quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between robustness, productivity, crew availability and good working practices. Ensure that all STP services are correctly diagrammed and that the optimum diagramming solution for SWR train crews is achieved including best use of taxis. Such STP amendments to be issued in accordance with laid down best practice in Procedures and Compendium documentation. Ensure that traincrew depot capacity for special working is not exceeded monitoring and managing levels of net specials. Ensure that traincrew diagrams and schedule cards are produced and distributed in a timely manner in accordance with agreed timescales. Utilise the traincrew compilation and optimisation system to prepare diagrams. In liaison with the STP Diagramming Manager and the Major Possessions Planning Manager carry out superimposed check of STP Diagrams issued against the Train Plan and TRUST to ensure errors are minimised. As a minimum, you will need to have: Please note that Timetable Planning experience is essential. As appropriate to the duties being undertaken an excellent knowledge of: Timetabling techniques Rolling stock diagramming and associated operational requirements traincrew diagramming and the associated conditions of drivers and guards Understand the nature of all facets of STP train planning, how they interlink and impact on each other. Applicants requiring a visa must have at least
6 months
remaining at the start of employment. About the location South Western Railways HQ is based on the 4th Floor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk from our busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well-known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport. Working pattern Average of 18.5 hours per week, office hours, spread across 2.5 to 5 days (can be discussed at interview). The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Large range of exclusive retail offers Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR.
FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details. If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
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Deliver robust amended train plans, co-ordinated with other TOCs as necessary to agreed timescales reflecting Informed Traveller and other industry and company operational production process deadlines as directed. Compile detailed STP amendments to the base plan, in accordance with commercial specifications, ensuring that laid down best practice quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between customer service, productivity, resource availability and good working practices. Identify and advise requirements for any unusual movements in the STP train plan. Undertake the effective and timely planning and of rail replacement services. Ensure that schedule details held on TSDB reflect altered train slot bids made in connection with engineering work, special events and Bank Holiday alterations. Provide information for the documentation, publication and distribution of amended STP train plans; including rail replacement services as appropriate. Rolling Stock
Deliver robust rolling stock workings to agreed timescales reflecting industry and company operational production process deadlines as directed. Compile detailed STP amendments to the WTT base plan, in accordance with commercial specifications, ensuring that laid down best practice quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between customer service, productivity, resource availability and good working practices. Identify the requirement for any unusual deployment of rolling stock within the STP train plan. Ensure the effective and correct provision of rolling stock in delivering the service requirements through production of efficient Diagrams and Carriage Working Notices in consultation as necessary with engineering and train-care functions. Ensure correct overnight balancing and cycling of traction and rolling stock resources for amended plans and that rolling stock is diagrammed in accordance with Depot Rules. Input of rolling stock resource diagrams/carriage workings into VoyagerPlan issuing within laid down timescales managing the interface with GENIUS. Deliver, within agreed timescales, amendments to stock workings and diagrams when special events coincide with Engineering Work or other STP activities. Traincrew Diagramming
Produce and distribute STP diagrams as directed by the STP Diagramming Manager and the Major Possessions Planning Manager for weekends, bank and public holidays, engineering work and special events ensuring that laid down quality standards and timescales are met optimising the balance between robustness, productivity, crew availability and good working practices. Ensure that all STP services are correctly diagrammed and that the optimum diagramming solution for SWR train crews is achieved including best use of taxis. Such STP amendments to be issued in accordance with laid down best practice in Procedures and Compendium documentation. Ensure that traincrew depot capacity for special working is not exceeded monitoring and managing levels of net specials. Ensure that traincrew diagrams and schedule cards are produced and distributed in a timely manner in accordance with agreed timescales. Utilise the traincrew compilation and optimisation system to prepare diagrams. In liaison with the STP Diagramming Manager and the Major Possessions Planning Manager carry out superimposed check of STP Diagrams issued against the Train Plan and TRUST to ensure errors are minimised. As a minimum, you will need to have: Please note that Timetable Planning experience is essential. As appropriate to the duties being undertaken an excellent knowledge of: Timetabling techniques Rolling stock diagramming and associated operational requirements traincrew diagramming and the associated conditions of drivers and guards Understand the nature of all facets of STP train planning, how they interlink and impact on each other. Applicants requiring a visa must have at least
6 months
remaining at the start of employment. About the location South Western Railways HQ is based on the 4th Floor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk from our busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well-known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport. Working pattern Average of 18.5 hours per week, office hours, spread across 2.5 to 5 days (can be discussed at interview). The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Large range of exclusive retail offers Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR.
FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details. If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
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