Train Planning Support

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the Team:

No two days are ever the same in the Train Planning team. It is a fantastic environment where you will learn about timetabling and the diagramming of rolling stock and traincrew to deliver an excellent service for our customers.

About the job:

If you love problem solving, a career in Train Planning could be perfect for you.

This role assists in providing the Train Planning team with support and enhanced resource in the compilation and documentation of efficient and effective train service and associated resource plans.

To gain experience and acquire skills and knowledge in all technical aspects of the train planning process; its associated techniques and systems.

To gain a working appreciation of how the technical skills of train planning and the plans they generate influence operations, performance, customer service, resourcing, commercial and other business requirements.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To learn and understand the Train Planning processes
• To assist as directed in the production of train plans incorporating timetables (train and bus) along with associated rolling stock and traincrew diagrams
• To input and document train plans enabling their publication to concerned operational and customer service functions.
• To assist with other activities within the Train Planning team as required by the Train Planning Manager.
• To act as a positive role model at all times in matters relating to Health and Safety.

You'll need to be:

• To be educated to GCSE level or equivalent with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• To have an appreciation of the subsections of train planning, how they interlink and impact on each other.
• A good knowledge of South Western Railway geography

About the location

The South Western Railway HQ is based on the 4thFloor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk from our busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport.

Working pattern

An average of 37 hours per week, typically office hours Monday - Friday.

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR.

Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.