Samuel Knight International are working with a leading rail-freight operator who are looking to urgently recruit an experienced Planner / Diagrammer on a permanent basis in the East Midlands

This role is perfect for an experienced & knowledgeable rail professional who is passionate about the railway and motivated to combine current planning / diagramming knowledge with learning new skills through training and development. You must be a problem solver by nature, possessing a proactive mind-set & positive attitude with the ability to operate on a flexible basis as part of a wider team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations & Director of Freight, the successful applicant will work within an expanded planning team to assist in the safe and effective planning and delivery of our clients Freight locomotive & wagon fleet.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach to working. We are looking for someone with the following key skills:

• Previous experience in a train planner / loco planner / diagrammer position will be favourable
• Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint Skills – Teams and PowerBI desirable
• TOPS experience.
• Data Visualization Skills.
• Experience of producing detailed reports and data.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Rail Freight
• Knowledge of Locomotive and Wagon types.
• Good geographical knowledge of the railway network and infrastructure.
• Be proactive and able to show initiative with a positive approach to work.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary with an industry leading benefits & pension package, a generous allocation of paid annual leave, healthcare & life cover & a rail season ticket. The positions are not safety critical & our client is looking to commence interview shortlisting as soon as possible so please don’t hesitate to register your interest.

To apply or discover more please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your current status.

Samuel Knight International are specialists in providing rolling stock recruitment solutions throughout the rail industry within the UK & EMEA regions. Our dedicated team of experts have extensive experience in the delivery of end to end recruitment, providing agile support to both clients & candidates throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle. Samuel Knight are always interested to speak with candidates who are looking for support to develop their career within the rail industry. For more information on our live roles & the extensive recruitment services we provide please don’t hesitate to contact us via: samuel-knight.com