Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient and friendly.
About the role:
The role is responsible for producing and delivering daily/weekly rosters for traincrew across the entire GWR network. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Rostering around contingency plans,
Log all crew leave applications received and process these in accordance with local agreements,
Manage the release of traincrew to meet the requirements of the Company's route and traction training programme,
Liaise with the Diagramming Manager regarding compilation of traincrew links at time of major permanent timetable alterations.
The role also involves working in tandem with our Resource Team to maximise service coverage opportunities.
Self-Assessment Questions:
Ask yourself the following:
Are you someone that others see as dependable?
Can you be flexible to help meet the needs of the business?
Are you confident lone working as well as working in a close-knit team?
Are you committed to maintaining and developing your skills?
Are you someone who can cope with routine data entry and taking in detailed information?
Are you available for an interview on Tuesday 4th February 2025?
If you were able to answer
‘Yes' to all
the above, then we have your next role ready and waiting. If you have responded with a
‘No' to some
questions, we'd ask you to think whether this role is right for you. Minimum Requirements: Applicants must also meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role of Roster Manager: Be naturally proactive with a good eye for detail. Be able to follow and implement agreed rostering rules consistently. Knowledge of the GWR network. Computer literate ideally in Office 365 (additional training will be provided for railway specific applications). Professional, clear communication and interpersonal skills. Previous applicants need not apply. The Reward: As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including ongoing development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping, and an employee assistance programme. We all belong at GWR.
This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, 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 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 such as 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. https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
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‘Yes' to all
the above, then we have your next role ready and waiting. If you have responded with a
‘No' to some
questions, we'd ask you to think whether this role is right for you. Minimum Requirements: Applicants must also meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role of Roster Manager: Be naturally proactive with a good eye for detail. Be able to follow and implement agreed rostering rules consistently. Knowledge of the GWR network. Computer literate ideally in Office 365 (additional training will be provided for railway specific applications). Professional, clear communication and interpersonal skills. Previous applicants need not apply. The Reward: As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including ongoing development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping, and an employee assistance programme. We all belong at GWR.
This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, 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 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 such as 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. https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
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