Schedule Compiler

£29,320 (whilst training)
£32,535 on completion of training (approx. 18 months)
Further progression to £39,864 is possible
Ref; 014029

This is an ideal opportunity for those studying in Transport and Logistics and we are able to offer start dates in the Summer and Autumn of 2015.

With around four million passengers per day, the efficient scheduling of our rolling stock and train operators (whilst maintaining safe working practices) is essential to the successful running of London Underground.

Whether scheduling trains or staff, your main accountabilities will be to compile and produce timetables, duty schedules and rotas for normal daily operation. Special arrangements are also often a challenge for Bank Holidays, special events and engineering works, together with associated ancillary work.

This role requires high concentration and excellent attention to detail. You will have excellent analytical skills with the determination to work through complex problems until you find a best fit solution.

For candidates looking to build a career in scheduling, the team is keen to invest and reward them with a structured training plan, which upon completion is regarded with a higher salary and encouragement towards becoming a key member within a growing department.

Key accountabilities:

• design, develop and review scheduling solutions Timetables, Trainstaff Duty Schedules or Stations Schedules for day-to-day operations, emergency operations, short-term service changes, projects, upgrades and future services
• deliver own products to time, cost, and quality requirements
• estimate, plan, organise and track progress of own work, and co-ordinate with peers, to meet specific task delivery deadlines set by Team Leader
• communicate scheduling plans and designs to the business
• prepare and arrange for publication and distribution of own products
• review the performance of own products after their delivery and in use, including contributing to post-implementation reviews of new or altered services
• identify HR, IM, Procurement and Facilities issues for self and, under the broad guidance of Team Leader, progress these to resolution
• where skills, knowledge and experience are appropriate, coach and support the development and specialist training of 1-4 other Schedule Compilers
• represent the Team Leader at meetings, providing appropriate specialist advice on timetabling, business rules and operational requirements
• take decisions, and manage the design team, on behalf of Team Leader, as required.

To apply for this role, please attach an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

Please note that your cover letter should be no longer than 1 side of A4, in your cover letter please address the following which will used to assess your application for suitability:

• why have you have applied for this role?
• why do you think you would be an ideal candidate for this role?

Skills:

• excellent analysis and problem solving skills
• excellent attention to detail
• ability to maintain a high degree of concentration
• ability to communicate effectively at various levels (management and staff reps)
• excellent communication skills
• ability to read a timetable
• ability to demonstrate a high degree of numeracy by meeting personal/business objectives
• good team focus
• ability to think laterally
• basic keyboard skills.

Knowledge:

• four GCSEs (or equivalent) at C or above including Maths and English
• understanding of the basics of railway operation e.g. Depots, Points, Signals is desirable.

Experience:

• experience of working in a rail/bus scheduling area is desirable
• knowledge of stations or trains operations is desirable.

Excellent benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave
• free oystercard for yourself and a nominee
• final salary pension scheme
• 75% reimbursement on annual rail ticket to and from work.

Closing date: 23:39, Sunday 22 February 2015.

Due to anticipated high volumes this advert may close earlier than advertised .