Transport Scheduler Apprentice
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | CO1 1JS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Train'd Up |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
About this company
Are you a recent educational establishment leaver? Are you detail-oriented, numerate, and curious about how timetables keep the railway running smoothly? Do you want to build a career where your planning skills directly shape how millions of customers travel every day?
At Greater Anglia, we don’t just run trains — we keep people, places, and communities connected across London and the East of England. Behind the scenes, our Train Planning team makes sure every journey is carefully planned, efficient, and reliable. Now, you can join them as an Apprentice Train Planner and help us deliver industry-leading performance.
We’re proud to have recently been ranked 43rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, alongside East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, and West Midlands Railway. This recognises our commitment to creating diverse, meaningful apprenticeships with real progression and impact.
If you’re ready to combine problem-solving, precision, and teamwork into a career with purpose, this could be your chance to step aboard.
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
In this role, you will get involved and assist the Train Planning team with tasks including:
Service Planning & Delivery
Supporting the creation and updates of train timetables
Assisting with changes required due to Network Rail engineering works, possessions, and blockades
Helping ensure all train plans comply with the Network Code and Train Planning Rules
Resource & Diagram Management
Assisting with the modification of stock and crew diagrams following timetable revisions
Supporting the efficient allocation and utilisation of rolling stock and crew
Internal & External Communication
Maintaining and updating the Train Planning intranet pages
Updating the Service Alterations page on the public website
Working with the Communications team to ensure accurate customer messaging
Engaging with Performance and Rail Replacement teams to support service delivery improvements
Administration & Record Keeping
Keeping the Train Planning work tracker fully up to date
Ensuring documentation, data, and operational records are accurate and consistent.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Your training course
Transport scheduler
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 4+) essential
GCSE Mathamatics (Grade 4+) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Are you a recent educational establishment leaver? Are you detail-oriented, numerate, and curious about how timetables keep the railway running smoothly? Do you want to build a career where your planning skills directly shape how millions of customers travel every day?
At Greater Anglia, we don’t just run trains — we keep people, places, and communities connected across London and the East of England. Behind the scenes, our Train Planning team makes sure every journey is carefully planned, efficient, and reliable. Now, you can join them as an Apprentice Train Planner and help us deliver industry-leading performance.
We’re proud to have recently been ranked 43rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, alongside East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, and West Midlands Railway. This recognises our commitment to creating diverse, meaningful apprenticeships with real progression and impact.
If you’re ready to combine problem-solving, precision, and teamwork into a career with purpose, this could be your chance to step aboard.
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
In this role, you will get involved and assist the Train Planning team with tasks including:
Service Planning & Delivery
Supporting the creation and updates of train timetables
Assisting with changes required due to Network Rail engineering works, possessions, and blockades
Helping ensure all train plans comply with the Network Code and Train Planning Rules
Resource & Diagram Management
Assisting with the modification of stock and crew diagrams following timetable revisions
Supporting the efficient allocation and utilisation of rolling stock and crew
Internal & External Communication
Maintaining and updating the Train Planning intranet pages
Updating the Service Alterations page on the public website
Working with the Communications team to ensure accurate customer messaging
Engaging with Performance and Rail Replacement teams to support service delivery improvements
Administration & Record Keeping
Keeping the Train Planning work tracker fully up to date
Ensuring documentation, data, and operational records are accurate and consistent.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Your training course
Transport scheduler
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 4+) essential
GCSE Mathamatics (Grade 4+) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills