Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
Supply Chain Operations - Supply Chain Services
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Brief Description
Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. See the diagram for a breakdown of our services. To learn more, please click here to watch our video.
This role sits within
Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations
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About The Role (External)
In this role, you’ll support the business by providing timely and accurate performance analysis which helps to make appropriate decisions and deliver business improvement. You’ll support with generating and validating performance data and tracking performance targets, alongside improving models and tools used to understand performance.
Additionally, you’ll support the team with the day-to-day central focus for performance improvement procedures and processes, as well as validating data in reports and Application for Payments.
Preferably, you'll have experience of NROL, Business Objects and Power BI.
Key accountabilities include:
- Support and liaise with relevant business partners in the analysis of business opportunities.
- Collate all performance data so that there is data integrity and accuracy.
- Draw conclusions from the analysis and present the information as appropriate to assist in decision making.
- Select, develop and use tools appropriate to the complexity of the problem in order to complete analysis.
- Investigate, source data and any additional input needed to support the business.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of quality and efficiency improvements.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following criteria:
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex data from diverse sources.
- Ability to present written and numeric data clearly.
- Knowledge of analytical tools and techniques.
- Ability to prioritise work requirements for maximum efficiency.
- Highly developed Microsoft Office skills.
- Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach.
How To Apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position is based at The Quadrant, Milton Keynes (3 days per week in the office). O ccasional travel for supplier meetings as required.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary range: £30,000 to 38,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 8 August 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document . Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide – How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact [email protected] and we will send you a copy.
Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact us using the email address above.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Jennifer Farn at
[email protected]If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process , please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make:
- Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed.
- Changing a physical feature of our workplace For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs.
- Providing extra equipment or assistance For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
- Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
For further information about how we recruit, please visit: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/how-we-recruit/
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
For some of our roles, prospective external candidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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- Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****
