Infra Planner in Crewe

Together, we move what matters. We are at the start of something powerful. Heavy Haul Rail was created with a simple but transformative belief: the UK deserves a smarter, cleaner, more resilient freight future. And we have the opportunity to build it.

Every role in this business carries purpose. Whether you work in operational delivery, driving trains, engineering, or business support, the work you do contributes directly to reducing emissions, easing road congestion, strengthening supply chains and powering British industry. This is meaningful work, with real impact.

Previously operating as Freightliner’s Heavy Haul business, we are now an independent company following CMA CGM Group’s acquisition of Freightliner UK’s Intermodal Logistics business in January 2026. Heavy Haul Rail is the UK’s next-generation rail freight partner built for a sector ready to evolve. We believe it’s time to move differently. Congested roads, rising emissions, fragile supply chains. These aren’t just logistical challenges; they’re environmental and economic wake-up calls. We’re here to lead the modal shift, helping businesses transition from road to rail.

As an Infrastructure Train Planner, you will be a part of our team that plans and delivers Engineering Trains each week on behalf of our customer Network Rail, moving key materials and kit that are used to maintain and renew the rail network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing train crew diagrams making the most efficient use of driver and ground staff resources.
• Working with operations and roster teams as required to amend and optimise plans to ensure they can be delivered.
• Working with Network Rail and other industry partners to ensure train orders are delivered.
• Assisting the rest of the team with other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You will bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and innovative approach to continuous improvement.
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to wider business success.
• High standards of personal accountability, integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a drive to achieve results.

Your Behaviours

Successful candidates will:

• Live and demonstrate Heavy Haul Rail's values every day.
• Take ownership of objectives and pursue them with energy and determination.
• Use initiative to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
• Embrace challenges and take a practical, hands-on approach to delivering results.
• Build positive working relationships through trust, collaboration and respect.
• Act with integrity and transparency, supporting strong governance and decision-making.
• Bring curiosity, innovation and a passion for excellence to everything they do.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening, and successful DBS background checks.

Why Join Us?

Here, you’re not one small part of a big machine. You’re a key contributor with national significance and real-world impact. We want our colleagues to feel proud of the work they do, connected to our mission and empowered to shape the future of this business. As part of Heavy Haul Rail, you can expect:

• Purpose that matters. Your work contributes to a cleaner, more efficient freight industry.
• Opportunity to shape what’s next. We’re new, agile and ready to do things differently, your ideas help build our future.
• A team that moves forward together. Collaboration, respect and shared ambition define how we work.
• A commitment to excellence. We deliver with pride, precision and professionalism.
• Room to grow. Your development fuels our momentum.

Our perks and benefits

Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle.

We know where we’re heading. We know why it matters. Now, it’s time to move, to make it real, together. For queries contact careers@heavyhaulrail.co.uk

Shaping tomorrow. Starting today. The future we want to build won’t happen on its own, we have to move it forward, together. Heavy Haul Rail has the purpose, the ambition and the opportunity to reshape how Britain moves. Whatever our roles, we are collaborators, creators and custodians of a better future. This journey starts with what we choose to do today, tomorrow and every day after that.

Our values are:

• Make Every Mile Matter: We act with intention and responsibility, knowing our work shapes a cleaner, stronger future for the UK.
• Build Boldly: We use our entrepreneurial spirit to challenge legacy thinking and design better ways forward, for our customers, our industry and each other.
• We move as one: We collaborate with trust, respect and shared momentum, because progress is a team sport.
• Deliver with certainty: We stand behind our work. We’re reliable, precise and accountable in everything we do.
• Fuelling The Future: We invest in our people and our potential, championing learning, curiosity and continuous improvement.