At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support resource allocation for safe and timely rail services.
- Company: Colas Rail, a leader in sustainable rail infrastructure with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days leave, health plans, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Training provided, with excellent career growth and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team transforming transportation and setting new standards.
- Qualifications: Analytical skills, attention to detail, and intermediate Excel experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Colas Rail, differences matter.
Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success.
You will be welcomed into an inclusive team with a close‑knit, familial culture.
You will also have the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
About Us
Colas Rail is a leading rail infrastructure business delivering sustainable mobility solutions.
As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we’re part of over a hundred years’ experience in delivering major rail innovations.
Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our Values
Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing are at the heart of everything we do.
We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect.
We Commit by showing up wholeheartedly, investing in customers, teams and colleagues, lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency.
We Share knowledge, celebrate achievements and nurture talent.
We Pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not.
Purpose of the Role
To coordinate and support the allocation of resources required for the safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of Colas Rail Freight services.
This will be achieved in alignment with Colas Rail Freight rostering guidelines, staff terms and conditions, and customer requirements, including those of commercial customers and Network Rail Supply Chain Operations.
To develop and maintain staff rosters from initial planning through to successful delivery, working closely with Freight Delivery Managers and guided by the Freight Resourcing Lead.
To provide a welcoming and reliable point of contact for drivers and ground staff within the region, offering ongoing support and clear communication.
Where will I be located?
The role holder will work from the Rugby office five days a week and work alongside the wider team. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all rosters are maintained to a high quality and accuracy standard.
- Take ownership of and support the full lifecycle of rosters, handling amendments, cancellations, or sickness in collaboration with Delivery Managers.
- Report to and work closely with the Delivery Manager on day‑to‑day activities, under guidance from the Freight Rostering Lead.
- Participate in weekly meetings with Delivery Managers and the Freight Rostering Lead to align on resource planning and work allocation.
- Build strong working relationships to support route learning and maintenance of route and traction knowledge for drivers.
- Provide responsive support to Operations Control to monitor, communicate, and action revised timings and same‑day late changes.
- Collaborate with colleagues across operations, including Train Planners, Resource Planners, and Locomotive Planners.
Person Specification
What attributes and skills are we looking for?
- Good analytical skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Proactive problem‑solving approach.
- Intermediate Excel experience.
- Ability to quickly learn sophisticated train planning software.
- Flair for negotiation and persuasion.
- Ability to engage customers and build collaborative relationships.
- Ability to deliver to agreed timelines and standards.
- Team player who can work in pressured environments.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary.
- 26 days annual leave.
- Industry‑leading life assurance.
- Health cash plan.
- Wellbeing employee assistance programme.
- Pension scheme.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Long service award.
- Season ticket loan.
- Occupational health service.
We also encourage applications from women, ethnic minority backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and offer a flexible working environment.
As part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who 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.
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