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We are currently seeking a Train & Resource Planner to join our Planning Team based in Doncaster. This role plays a critical part in assisting the department with the management of train-crew resources in order to deliver a safe and reliable train service whilst managing traincrew costs on a weekly basis.   The successful candidate will be responsible for producing diagrams that are accurate and compliant with rostering codes of practice and will work to weekly deadlines. They will also be required to ensure that that the most efficient plans are adhered to on a week to week basis. In this role, the candidate will help to manage taxi costs on a week to week basis with the aim of delivering cost improvements on a monthly basis.   The working hours for this role is as follows:   Monday 9am to 3pm Tuesday 9am to 3pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 4pm  

Are you an experienced Freight Train Driver with a training/instructor qualification? Are you passionate about developing others? Then the Operations Standards Manager role (OSM) at GBRf could be right for you!   We require an Operations Standards Manager to oversee the development and delivery of assessments and training to GBRf Groundstaff and Train Managers in the North West of England. The purpose is to eliminate risk and ensure we meet customer and industry standards.  

Are you ACCA/CIMA part qualified and looking for a role that offers study support?   Here at GB Railfreight a vacancy has arise for a Production Accountant reporting to the Head of Management Accounting, working closely with the Production Director and Head of Resourcing/Planning.   You will assist the finance department in compiling, interpreting and analysing all costs relating to payroll and fuel on a month by month basis, including compiling Budgets and Forecasts.    

Are you looking for an opportunity to move into a Railfreight company? Are you confident speaking to people and have good organisational skills with great attention to detail?? If you do, this opportunity might be right up your street!   We have looking for two Customer Support Apprentices to join the Intermodal team and support them with filling trains at the Port of Felixstowe.   You will be part of a friendly team and be responsible for administrative duties related to filling trains. This is a fantastic opportunity for you if you like to be busy and are looking to get your foot on the career ladder in a growing company.   The salary for this position is £12,000 per annum and you will be required to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.

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.

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.

Do you have train planning experience or an interest in working this area? Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills and like to see things through to completion? We would like to hear from you if you are dynamic and proactive and are interested to support GBRf take its traincrew competency to the next level. The role is critical to supporting the business to develop traincrew competency and gives a platform for future growth. You will work in the Traincrew Planning department, a friendly team, working closely with the roster, operations and Training team, co-ordinating essential and progressive road learning. The role will report into the Planning Manager and will have a hands-on role ensuring the business develops the competency of its traincrew. The role will be fundamental to assist with the growth of GB Railfreight and increasing the efficiency of the rostering process. The role is based at our Doncaster office.

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.

Are you an experienced Freight Train Driver with a training / instructor qualification? Are you passionate about developing others? Then the Operations Standards Manager role (OSM) at GBRf could be right for you!   We require an Operations Standards Manager to oversee the development and delivery of assessments and training to GBRf Groundstaff and Train Managers in the South of England. The purpose is to eliminate risk and ensure we meet customer and industry standards.   This role would suit you if you either live in London, Midlands or Crewe.