Network Planning Assistant - ML044

Job Summary

To provide general administrative support to the schedules department and to prepare all schedules documentation required for the operation of contracted bus and rail replacement services.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a full knowledge of the requirements and upcoming changes of the schedules department.
• Preparation of driver dutycards and other scheduling items.
• Maintain Electronic Databases in both live and archive schedules as required by the Assistant Schedules Manager.
• Assist with fleet movement with transfer notice and communicate to all relevant parties when required.
• Maintain Electronic Databases for fleet cascade and outgoing fleet when they are sold and collected.
• To undertake any general office-related duties from time to time.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrate experience in an administrative capacity.
• An understanding of the Company’s operating area, particularly with regard to Garage and relief points (desirable)
• An understanding of the bus industry and its relevant documents.

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent attention for detail.
• Ability to operate as a team player and work well under pressure.
• Highly organised, motivated and able to prioritise workload.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative and identify solutions when a problem or difficult situation arises.

Competencies & Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent attention for detail.
• Ability to operate as a team player and work well under pressure.
• Highly organised, motivated and able to prioritise workload.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative and identify solutions when a problem or difficult situation arises.

Hours of work

38 hours per week

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

How to apply

Please email your updated CV to [email protected]

Applications

Applications should include:

• the reasons you are applying for the post;
• why you believe you are a suitable candidate;
• provide examples of how you meet the competencies & skills;
• any relevant qualifications or experience.