Planning & Rostering Manager

at  Colas

MAKE YOUR MARK WITH COLAS RAIL UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you’ll be at home. You’ll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because…

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We’re renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

ABOUT US

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years’ experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service
  We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
  We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
  We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
  Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To manage a team of Freight Resource Planners, ensuring necessary resources are allocated efficiently and rosters are issued in the required time scale to deliver all Colas Rail Freight services safely, on time and on budget.
• Resources will be allocated in line with our Colas Rail T&C’s, rostering guidelines & customer orders.
• To act as a point of contact for the Freight Management Team for all resourcing related matters.
• To own the rostering process from creation to delivery, working closely with freight delivery managers, and under the direction of Freight Performance and Policy manager
• To continually develop systems and processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• To lead, motivate, and develop the Freight Rostering Team.
• To act as a guiding mind for all rostering matters.
• To act as cover for team members when required.

Safety

• Manage the production of traincrew diagrams / rosters efficiently and in-line with Colas Rail rostering guidelines, principles, and terms & conditions.
• Oversee the input of traincrew diagrams / rostered shifts into the Fatigue Management system.
• Have full understanding of NR/L2/OHS/003 Fatigue Standard with regards to fatigue considerations when producing traincrew rosters.
• Comply with company policies on Safety Tours and Safety Briefs in a professional manner.

Quality

• Ensure that the output of the rostering team is best in class regarding quality and accuracy.
• Ensure all diagrams comply with company policies, and consider;
• Impact on staff safety and fatigue,
• Efficient staff utilisation,
• Efficient use of Hotels, Taxi’s, and external hire.
• Work with the delivery managers to resolve day to day issues, resource plans, and work allocation.
• Monitor changes to the plan as it develops over the week.
• Liaise with Business Managers, Planning Manager and SCO possession planner for SCO work acceptance.

Profitability

• Work to ensure that rosters are continually improved.
• Work with other departments to improve the efficiency of the overall train plan.

The above does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake any work within your capabilities and capacity.
As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.