The Trainee Train & Resource Planner at GBRf plays a key role in strengthening our busy Planning team. This team is responsible for producing the weekly traincrew diagrams and rosters that enable us to deliver goods efficiently across the country for our customers. This role offers a clear pathway to develop into a Planner once fully trained.
You will support the planning team with administrative tasks whilst developing your own Railway understanding and knowledge of the rostering and diagramming tools and how we use these to create effective diagrams and rosters using the most cost-effective methods.
This role will be based in our Doncaster office, the role of Trainee Train Planner pays up to £25,000 per annum + benefits
You will need to be able to commit to the following hours; Monday & Tuesday 9am to 3pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 4pm
Closing date: 1st July - please apply as soon as possible, we may close this role early if we receive a high number of suitable applicants.
Main Responsibilities
Assisting the planning team with administration duties
Assisting with the traincrew’s hotel booking requirements and any alterations and cancelations that may be affected by changing customer orders
Producing cost effective traincrew diagrams
Producing cost effective traincrew rosters
Improving traincrew’s competency
Skills and Experience
Personal Profile
Demonstrates a confident, professional manner with a positive attitude towards all tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interactions with colleagues and stakeholders.
Known for meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work.
Proactive and enthusiastic, with a strong willingness to tackle challenges and find solutions.
Open to travel across the country, including during unsociable hours, to gain hands-on experience and deepen understanding of GBRf's operations.
Essential Qualifications
GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.
When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.
We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:
Our Values
Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.
Key Benefits of Working With Us
As well as a competitive salary, annual leave package of 25 days plus bank holidays (or equivalent for Operational staff where bank holidays are worked) and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:
Inclusion Without Exclusion
At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.
Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.
If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.
