Section Planner Track

Overview

About Network Rail Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7, 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

Location Crewe, GB

Department Name Crewe Pway

We’re proud to be named as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth year running. Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria. This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain’s rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we’re building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone.

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you’re passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We’re committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Discover more about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail.

We are looking for a Section Planner to join the North West Route in Liverpool Delivery Unit, to create Track work plans for our Maintenance teams.

Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:

This role involves using corporate planning tools and data systems to create detailed, resource-optimised work plans for Section Manager approval. Key tasks include planning and optimising activities, updating records, producing safety plans, submitting access requests, drafting quarterly plans, managing weekly planning meetings, representing managers in planning forums, and maintaining maintenance records.

• Plan and optimise activities; update records; produce safety plans; submit access requests; draft quarterly plans; manage weekly planning meetings; represent managers in planning forums; maintain maintenance records.

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system
• Core Planning Skills Level 2
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Rail Hub trained
• Ellipse trained

We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace.  for more information.

• Salary:
  Starting at £27,000
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus bank holidays, contract type dependent), with the option to buy/sell days
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
• Up to 75% off leisure travel (Discretionary)
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
• Healthcare Scheme, Gym Pass discounts, Cycle to work plus more
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework; any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Closing date: 29 January 2026. We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.