Fleet Planner - Rail

Job Specification:
Fleet Planner – Rail

Job Title:

Fleet Planner

Location:

Birmingham

Hours:

37 hours per week

Shifts:

Lates: 11:30 – 19:00
Nights: 19:30 – 07:00

Hourly Rates:
PAYE: £29.18
Umbrella: £37.34

The Fleet Planner will be a key member of a four‑person team, reporting to the Senior Fleet Maintenance Controller. The role involves planning work distribution across Traincare Centres to optimise resource use and maximise fleet availability. The Fleet Planner ensures the service demands of West Coast Traincare and its customers are met in a safe, cost‑effective manner while meeting required quality and performance standards.

• Schedule maintenance exams at Traincare Centres in accordance with set requirements to maintain high fleet availability.
• Allocate sufficient time for preventative maintenance and repairs, considering Traincare Centre capacity.
• Prioritise work at Traincare Centres to meet train availability requirements.
• Respond to train failures and infrastructure issues in coordination with the Operator to minimise production impact.
• Communicate fleet availability, performance, and production plans across the business.
• Collaborate with Fleet Maintenance Controllers to address urgent requirements and agree on long‑term plans.

• Accuracy and reliability of production plans.
• Achievement of fleet availability targets.

• Minimum five years’ experience in a depot or operational environment, ideally with planning experience.
• Knowledge of operational railway processes is essential.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Self‑motivated, with excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Diplomacy and professionalism when dealing with customers and Traincare Centres.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.