Roster Clerk

        
Department Name:  CT Operations (989030) G1
       
        
About Network Rail
       

🌟 Join our HR Team at Network Rail High Speed – Roster Clerk 🌟

Who we are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. 

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter.  When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
       
Brief Description
      

The role

We are excited to be introducing a Roster Clerk  into our Ashford Team

To produce cost effective and efficient rosters for nominated employees compliant with the relevant operational standards in line with current rostering principles and competency requirements. Monitor the competency database to manage future safety critical competency expiries.

This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! 

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. 

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.
        
        
About the role (External)
      

The person

​​​​​​​So, who are we looking for?  If you have the skills or experience listed below , then we look forward to receiving your application.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Compile and publish rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool in accordance with National Rostering Principles, company policies and standards.
• Prepare rosters for employees undertaking weekly / daily rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with local managers to crosscheck roster data.
• Manage short notice roster alterations liaising with all affected employees and line managers, including gaining verbal confirmation where necessary. Respond to and resolve any queries relating to roster issues.
• Compile and control leave records, including input to the production of annual leave rosters.
• Make roster arrangements for medical examinations and interviews.
• Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings.
• Monitor and maintain competency data so that no base roster shifts are left uncovered due to expired competencies.
• Carry out pre and post payroll interface checks to validate roster data. Submit late notice roster changes to payroll.
• Gather and analyse fatigue data and highlight issues to the relevant line manager.
• Provide information and data to support the routes reporting requirements.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles
• Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports
• Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering
• Understanding of roster systems
• Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail
• Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members
• Able to demonstrate good general IT skills

Desirable

• Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff
• Geographical knowledge of the route
• Knowledge of the UK rail industry
                 

How to Apply (External)
    

The important stuff

The role is based at Ashford , however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Band 5 £27750 - £33,000 + Location Allowance

In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including: 

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people.  We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

Closing date and application process

The closing date will be 24th January 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.