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An exciting oppotinutiy has arisen within our Control team, and we are currently seeking a Train Service Controller in our Peterborough offices. This role provides real time information for GB Railfreight services (and other operators where contracted) in order to achieve customer requirements for punctuality, reliability and service quality.   You will be responsible for the real time management of the GB Railfreight/Network Rail Track Access and haulage contracts, and associated contracts, such as traction and train crew hire. You will be proactive in monitoring all of GB Railfreight train services, in liaison with Network Rail and customer representatives, including investigation into time losses and arranging corrective actions to be taken. You will be in charge of the coordination of modified or emergency train plans in liaison with Network Rail and the Duty Control Manager.   The Control deparment is a 24/7, 365 days of the year operation. You can expect to be rostered for 12 hour shifts which include days, nights, weekend and bank holiday working.   

Due to rapid growth, GB Railfreight are currently advertising for an Informed Traveller Planner based in our Doncaster offices.    The successful candidate will ensure that the train plans are developed in accordance with GBRf Standards, planning guidelines and codes of practice. They will also identify Network Rail engineering works that will influence the weekly train plan, communicating the impact of this to relevant stakeholders. This will be done in the specified time frame as determined by Network Rail guidelines. 

Procurement Advisor – If you are a passionate, dynamic professional and relish a challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you. GBRF is seeking to hire a passionate Procurement Professional to join our small Corporate Services Team. Based in Doncaster, reporting to and supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering a first-class support service to the business, you will act as a point of contact for specific heads of departments e.g. IT, HR and Finance. The 3rd largest Railfreight operating company in the UK today, the company was started by the current MD after privatisation. It has grown significantly in recent years but retains the culture and the family feel promoted from day one. Now employing over 850 people the challenge is to pick up where we left off pre pandemic and hit the ground running in 2021 and continue to grow the business. GBRf being recognised by the National Rail Awards (2020) as the winner of the “Great Place to Work” category, we took 1 step closer in our desire to be the employer of choice. Employees are offered some great benefits and staff events are held to recognise that it is the staff who differentiate us from our competition. Person Profile To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication, influencing and problem-solving skills. IT knowledge and a desire to exploit software including but not limited to Office365 to improve the efficiency, transparency and availability of information to promote best practice / policy compliance. Previous experience with supplier assurance and services procurement is a key requirement as you will be tasked with maintaining and or developing approved supplier and contract matrices and wider rollout of the new supplier assurance portal. You should be resourceful, resilient, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with internal customers and suppliers.   The ability to work as part of a close knit but remote team is essential as is a preparedness to work on your own initiative when required. The ability to use spreadsheets and analyse large amounts of data.

We are looking for a Safety Performance & Risk Analyst to join our Safety department. You will be with great with Excel, ie pivot tables and producing graphs, with high attention to detail as you will be supporting with managing and analysing safety related information. You will enjoy working in a varied role which includes getting out on site to operational facilites as well as other GBRf offices. The role may also involve line management of the Safety Administrator.   Please note that internal training will be given and this will include IOSH.   The position will be based at our new Head quarters in Peterborough.  

Do you have Standards Management experience with a flair for articulating yourself both verbally and via written communication? Do you have an interest in writing railway standards and enjoy seeing things through to ensure operational staff are aware and trained in new or updated standards?   The Standards Manager is a new role and is key to supporting the busines to eliminate risk and ensuring that GBRf maintain operational compliance in line with internal, group, H&S, Railway and business standards.   You will work closely and support the Head of Standards with ownership, production, updating and continuous improvement to GBRf standards, deputizing at internal stakeholder meetings.   You will engage with the Business Implementation Team to ensure that upcoming and new traffic is compliant with standards and industry best practice, attending regular meetings where applicable.   You will liaise with the Head of Resourcing and Training Manager, to identify the operational training requirements of the business and ensure all elements of governance are in place.

Due to a recent re-organisation GB Railfreight is proud to offer a new and exciting opportunity of Lead Investigator who will be responsible for the Accident and Investigation standard and process. At GBRf we are always looking to improve on the way that we carry out investigations and want to improve our learning and understanding when things go wrong. You will work closely with the Head of Standards to build on the existing process and look to build a series of improvements using RIS-3119-TOM - Rail Industry Standard for Accident and Incident Investigation as a guide. You will be self-motivated and proactive looking to create a training program that can be delivered to new and existing staff in the operations management team, and leading and participating in active investigating. You will take the lead in all Level 2 and 3 investigations. You will analyse investigation reports and assess the effectiveness of the recommendations how we can prevent further accidents. You will ensure that our investigations are carried out in line with our fair culture policy, which encourages employees to take part. Where appropriate you will apply and share what was learned from an investigation throughout the organisation. You will need an interest and experience in Accident Investigation and have excellent communication and report writing skills with a keen eye for the detail. Our Standards team are based in Peterborough, but the role will require travel nationally to incidents, incident investigations and industry meetings.   Main Objectives: - Create and oversee the continuous improvement of the investigation process including interviewing, evidence collection, analysis of incident and human factors and preventative actions. - Identification, Creation and Delivery of accident and investigation training to all staff who require it (Ops Managers, Operations Standards Managers, Yard Managers) and First line on call (FLOC) and Second Line on call (SLOC) - Contribute to the overall reduction in safety incidents by raising awareness, implementing change through lessons learnt and offering guidance - Contribute towards the improvement in quality in the existing report writing process

Sales Manager - Rail Services Salary: Negotiable Full Time / Permanent Location: Negotiable   A crucial role supporting the delivery of our overall growth plan and significantly building upon our existing multi-million pound Rail Services portfolio as well as developing, designing and seeking out new market opportunities. You will act to ensure GB Railfreight are the first point of call for new and existing rail freight opportunities by building industry trust, expertise and strong relationships. You will ensure that market users trust in our business brand and values, to deliver on their demands and optimise the wider GB Railfreight proposal.   About GBRf We are a multi million pound Rail Freight business with an ambitious growth plan which aims to see us increase our revenue and standing in the Rail Freight sector over the next 5 years (and beyond).   Our incredible journey to success in recent years is credit to the talented employees we attract and retain, who are driven to deliver our renowned quality services, safely and on time, thereby exceeding customer expectations.   We are proud to possess industry leading staff and customer engagement levels and have an exceptional sales team who have a proven track record of working hard to secure, develop and smoothly integrate new business into GBRf’s existing operations.   Our unique and friendly culture ensures that you’ll enjoy what you do, are treated well and supported to be the best you can be in your roles. We believe in working hard and celebrating our successes right across the board and at all levels of the business.   Like all staff at GBRf, you’ll have the opportunity to attend regular staff and industry social events, having healthcare cover for you and your immediate family and working in an environment that genuinely cares about doing the right thing and looking after each other.   We have a progressive Mental Wellbeing programme which amongst other things, employee’s are able to take additional paid leave days to participate in Community volunteering through Benefacto.