Do you like to produce accurate work, with a keen eye for detail? Are you motivated by working efficiently? Do you enjoy problem solving and real-world jigsaw puzzles?

If so, we might just have the perfect position for you to work as a Short Term Traincrew Diagrammer based in our Train Planning team. We have some flexibility around location around Crewe and Birmingham.

The main purpose of this role will be to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency in the allocation of work in shifts for our people, in order to meet the timetable and passenger service requirements.

Some of your daily duties will include working closely with the traincrew diagramming team to ensure that all trains have the right traincrew for operation, final diagrams are published weekly to agreed timescales, liaising with related operations and people planning teams and front line staff. You will also be involved in assisting with the planning and implementation of special Short term plans arising from emergency revisions to the train plan. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of railway operations including traincrew (all grades) terms and conditions, working agreements, and an understanding of diagramming practice and procedures. However, if you meet the description above and you’re interested in joining the railway we’d like to hear from you, too.

Please review the role profile for more information.

Benefits include: 

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!