Transport UK Rail Replacement provides a specialist service to the UK Rail Industry when train services are disrupted by planned engineering work or emergency incidents. Our highly experienced rail replacement team offer a fully managed service for the provision of coaches, buses, small vehicles, and taxis. 

Do you get a buzz when you see growth in a business? Do you want to be part of this journey? 

The Role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Duty Manager working within the Rail Replacement Team, based in Derby Control Centre. The successful applicants will assist in coordinating and managing the rail replacement activities for EMR. 

Duties Include

• Prepare schedules and compile duties using the Bus Replacement Allocation System (BRAS).
• Liaise with Coach/Bus Operators and procure relevant vehicles for Rail Replacement work.
• Compile coordinator duties and arrange rosters.
• Process and maintain support documentation - Pace notes and risk assessments.
• Build and establish working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide emergency cover on a rotational basis, which includes staffing the 24 hour emergency hotline, arranging vehicles (out of hours) and delivering the service.
• Oversee delivery of pre-planned and emergency operations, as required.
• Have a duty of care for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues at all times, including a duty to report unsafe acts or omissions to safety.

The Candidate

• An individual who can develop effective working relations with suppliers and colleagues 

• Can handle high pressure situations in a calm and logical manner 

• It would be desirable if applicants can demonstrate previous experience administering logistics or passenger transport 

• The posts involve working 12 hours per day, based on 4 days working and 4 days rest, covering Early, Late and Night shift patterns.

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Benefits  

• Competitive salary, £30,000 per annum, rising to £31,000 after probation
• Generous Company Sick Pay Scheme 
• Access to our employee assistance programme 

Apply Now! 

If you feel you have the skills, experience or qualifications required for this role and want to join a fast-paced growing company apply immediately! Please note that due to a high number of applications we may close the job posting earlier than expected. Best of luck! 

Transport UK supports diversity and inclusion and is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages diversity amongst the workforce which is truly representative of all sections of society. If you require any support to complete your application, please reach out to Bus.HR@solvd.solutions