Section Planner, Administrator Station

Section Planner, Administrator - Exeter Central Station

Location:

Exeter, GB

Salary:
Band 5 – £29,000-£31,000 per annum

Closing date: 22nd January 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.

Undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval and provide accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and his team.

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
• Produce draft quarterly plans.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.
• Administration of rosters and timesheets.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s), paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.
• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

• 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.
• Experience of clerical support and office management.
• Excellent time management.
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Knowledge of operational railway environment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We positively embrace flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Some of our roles require face‑to‑face Drug & Alcohol testing; further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we’re looking for, you’ll be invited to an interview.