Section Planner, Administrator [Track]

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

Salary- £30,119

Closing Date- 28th July 2026

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• Private Healthcare
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.

• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.

• Produce Safe System of Work plans.

• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.

• Produce draft quarterly plans.

• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.

• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.

• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

• Administration of rosters and timesheets.

• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.

• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.

• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Essential

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
  • Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system
  • Core Planning Skills Level 2
  • Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
  • Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
  • Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Experience of clerical support and office management
  • Excellent time manager
  • Knowledge of relevant IT systems
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Location

Peterborough Spital House, Peterborough

Geographical Area

Eastern England

Closing Date

28-JUL-2026

Job Category

Administration & Secretarial

Function

Eastern Region

Organisation

MA TME Peterborough Indirect (843301) G4

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