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SSOW Planner – Planning Assistant – Rail – York

SSOW Planner – Planning Assistant – Rail – York – £22 – 40,000 plus benefits depending on experience

PMD Recruitment Solutions are looking for a SSOW – Assistant Planner to join a clients growing team based in York. You will need to assist the Planning Manager to establish and plan the safest means of access to the railway for the survey teams. You will also undertake Safe System of Work Planning as required by the Planning Manager.

The planner will arrange, book and ensure all safe access including attendance at pre-possession meetings and support the management of the competency of all sponsored staff. You will be able to prepare safety documentation in accordance with the safest method of working and contractual requirements and liaise with the client planners in the update of contractual programmes. On occasion there may be a need to deputise for the Planning Manager and maintain PTS & SSOW competence to undertake duties.

Main duties    

  • Railway Interface Planner
  • Organise and plan track access by the safest means possible
  • Create and manage worksite entries in PPS
  • Liaise with and request all Line Blockages from the GZAC
  • Prepare all WPP, SSOW and TBS for Survey Director approval
  • Attend and represent the business at all pre-possession planning meetings
  • Organise safety critical personnel as required
  • Provide regular updates on possession planning activity to the Planning Manager
  • Assist in managing and monitor the Staff competence and Assessment Matrix
  • Deputise for Planning Manager

Technical Skills

  • Be competent in the use of Network Rail Possession Planning System
  • Have a detailed understanding of safe methods of working and best practice on the railway infrastructure
  • Be competent in the use of GZAM system
  • Be competent in the preparation of all safety critical paperwork including WPP, SSOW and TBS
  • Be a good organiser of people
  • Possess a good understanding of safety critical competencies and responsibilities
  • Be able to carry out site safety tours and audits to the requirements of the business

Benefits

  • Professional development support
  • Internal training scheme
  • Paternity Support – 2weeks full pay
  • Childcare Voucher
  • Profit related bonus
  • 3months social/down tool days
  • Van/Fuel card/TOMTOM – Lead & above only
  • Business credit card – Lead & above only
  • Professional Laptop/printer & mobile

If you would like any more information and would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate in contacting James Dawson – Director – on 01274 505696 / 07850602097 or submit your CV or email rail@pmdrs.co.uk