Train Planning Placement
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Position Overview & Specifications
Train Planning Placement
Govia Thameslink Railway
This is a 15-month undergraduate placement opportunity is to support our Train Planning team with their core activities. These can include timetable planning, resource diagramming and the administration of engineering work requests with the successful candidate being deployed within the team to respond to business needs. We will train you in the processes and software that a Train Planner requires to deliver the required tasks within a specified timeframe.
GTR's Undergraduate Placement Scheme is located within the heart of the busy Train Planning Unit and the successful applicants will be part of a team of around 60 planners. Successful candidates will be expected to be functioning and productive members of the team with appropriate training and support.
Applicants will need:
- To be a registered undergraduate university student on a course with a year in industry placement. This opportunity is ideal for students on a transport, geography or logistics related degree programme, but students on other sandwich degree courses with a keen interest in rail are also welcome to apply.
- An understanding of the railway industry, its framework and operation.
- Strong IT skills, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word, with an ability to learn additional specialist techniques and packages as required.
- An ability to self-organise and manage tasks efficiently to achieve strict and tight deadlines.
- Analytical skills, initiative and an ability to communicate effectively.
- An accurate, clear, methodical and responsible approach to work.
The contract for the position is expected to last from July 2023 until September 2024.
The Govia Thameslink Railway Train Planning Unit is located at London King's Cross Station.
The successful applicant will receive £25,500 p.a. plus annual leave and other benefits including a combination of free and discounted rail travel (depending on location).
Applications, including a CV and covering letter detailing reasons for the candidate's interest in and suitability for the role, should be received by 10th February 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Rail Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Train Planning Placement roles across Govia Thameslink Railway's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Rail Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,500 - £25,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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