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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
This is a Full-Time / Permanent position.
The Section Planner, Administrator undertakes the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval. They also provide an accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and their team.
The role is responsible for planning and optimising all agreed work activities within the section, ensuring schedules are efficient and deliverable. This includes producing Safe Systems of Work, submitting green zone access and isolation requests, developing draft quarterly plans, and managing weekly Plan¿Do¿Review meetings. The post holder will also represent Section Managers at planning and coordination meetings, supporting effective communication and delivery across teams.
In addition, the role provides comprehensive administrative and record¿keeping support. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate systems, databases, infrastructure maintenance records, rosters and timesheets, as well as supporting the Assessment in the Line process. The post holder will set up and maintain efficient filing systems, with particular attention to confidentiality and safety¿critical documentation, and carry out general office administration duties to support the Section Manager effectively.
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.
Start your career journey with Network Rail and apply now by submitting your CV and completing the pre-screening questions.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! 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-we'll do our best to assist you.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [email protected] .
Grade: Band 6
Salary: £28,000
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 28th August 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
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-we'll do our best to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: .
