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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Roster Clerk - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6-Month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 1 day per week in the Cardiff office

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Roster Clerk - (INSIDE IR35), your main responsibilities will be:
* Compile and publish agreed rosters using the corporate rostering tool in accordance with Maintenance Rostering Principles, company policies and standards.
* Prepare rosters for weekly rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with relevant line managers to crosscheck roster data.
* Manage short notice roster alterations liaising with all affected employees and line managers, including gaining verbal confirmation where necessary. Respond to and resolve any queries relating to roster issues.
* Make roster arrangements for medical examinations and interviews.
* Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings.
* Monitor competency data so that no base roster shifts are left uncovered due to expired competencies.
* Liaise with associated Competency Delivery Specialist on maintaining competency records.
* Gather and analyse fatigue data and highlight issues to the relevant line manager.
* Provide information and data to support the route and delivery unit reporting requirements.

Essential:
* Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
* Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering
* Understanding of roster systems
* Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail.
* Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members.
* Able to demonstrate good general IT skills - Microsoft Office experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".