Train Running Controller

Network Rail, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

Train Running Controller

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Network Rail, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 805d1f5d196e41f5a3ce5827192953a7

Full Job Description

There is also a Regional Team which supports Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. We champion diversity and inclusion, creating safe, innovative workplaces. We also support flexible and hybrid working - if it works, we'll make it happen. . Brief Description We are seeking a proactive and strategic individual to manage train services across the network, ensuring alignment with the agreed train plan during both normal operations and disruptive events. This role is key to delivering Network Rail and Train Operator targets, including PPM and customer satisfaction goals. You will lead the daily performance of the train plan, taking early action to minimise disruption and ensure efficient use of rolling stock and crew. Strong communication with signallers, control teams, and Train Operators is essential, as is the ability to define and implement effective service recovery strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering reliable rail services, we encourage you to apply About the role (External) Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities: In this role, you'll be at the heart of keeping trains running smoothly-whether it's a typical day or a more challenging one with disruptions. Your focus will be on delivering the best possible service for both the rail industry and passengers, adapting quickly to changing circumstances to ensure everything stays on track. You'll be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains across the route, using control systems and real-time information to make smart, proactive decisions. By staying alert to potential issues and acting early, you'll help minimise delays and keep communication flowing between signallers and train operators. When things don't go as planned, you'll work closely with the Incident Controller and train operator teams to manage service delivery. You'll play a key role in creating recovery plans, making sure resources are in place, and keeping everyone informed and aligned during disruptions. On top of that, you'll handle short-term train planning, maintain detailed logs of daily operations, and help identify patterns that could improve the permanent timetable. Your work will help bring consistency and reliability to the network, making a real difference to the daily journeys of thousands of passengers. In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be: · Knowledge and demonstrable experience of operating procedures, rules and regulations

  • Operational experience within a control environment or operations role

    Understanding of the Route timetable
  • Knowledge of Train Operating Companies organisational structure and routes
  • Good geographical knowledge of applicable Route
  • Demonstrable skill in the use of Microsoft Office package and Control specific software e.g. CCF/TMV, TMIS, TRUST, TRUST DA, TOPS, SHEILA, GENIUS, Crews in Genius, P2v2, Nexus Alpha and Alpha Page or other communications/ pager system
  • Good team working skills and ability to make objective decisions
  • Able to influence others and work under pressure
  • General understanding of commercial/ business picture within Network Rail and TOC's
  • Knowledge of Train Service Recovery Plans
  • We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be: · Geographical knowledge of adjoining Routes, Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our

    Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway. We're proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes: · North West Route, covering Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. · Central Route, covering the West Midlands and Chiltern areas.

  • Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days)
  • My benefits - our discounted online shopping site
  • A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers - cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits
  • Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets
  • 75% discount on leisure travel (discretionary)
  • A choice of contributory pension schemes
  • 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
  • Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

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