Key Skills

Job Description

At European Sleeper, we are on a mission to put night train back on the map in Europe. As a young and dynamic company, we’re driven by a shared passion for revolutionizing the way people experience train travel. Our team is small but mighty, fostering a collaborative and creative environment where everyone plays a vital role in shaping and improving our services. Whether it’s brainstorming fresh ideas or enhancing the passenger journey, your contributions will make a real impact. Joining European Sleeper means stepping into an energetic, hands-on workplace where your voice matters and your ideas help drive the future of sustainable travel. We’re dedicated to setting ourselves apart as Europe’s most customer-friendly train company. This is your opportunity to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a movement that’s transforming travel across the continent. Why Join Us? · Work with a dynamic scale-up team. · Enjoy the freedom to make a real impact with your input. · Be part of the journey as we build a new railway company from the ground up. Are you ready to help redefine European train travel? Let’s make it happen together! Rail Timetable & Rolling Stock Planner What will you do? Your role will be a detail-oriented and proactive (junior or senior) rail timetable and rolling stock planner in our dynamic team. You will be planning and coordinating timetables and rail operations to ensure timely and efficient service delivery. You will be responsible for: · Preparing, adjusting and aligning international train timetables in cooperation with infrastructure managers and other stakeholders; · Monitoring and analysing timetables and the rolling stock plan, to optimize efficiency and reduce delays; · Coordinating with carriage owners to ensure the availability and reliability of carriages; · Planning the deployment of carriages on short and long term · Collaborating with other departments to align rail operations with overall business objectives; · Preparing and present reports on rail performance and operational metrics; · Identifying and address potential issues in rail operations proactively; · Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards. What do we require? · Affinity with logistics or transport and a willingness to solve complex planning problems; · A bachelor's degree in Transport, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, is desirable, but not required; · Spoken and written English and German at minimum B2-level required, French or Dutch or Italian is of benefit; · Proven experience in timetable planning or a similar role (i.e. dispatching and traffic management) at an infrastructure manager or train operator is desirable, but not required; · Knowledge of rail industry regulations and standards is desirable, but not required; Who are you? · You work and decide priorities independently; · You will be able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; · You deal with complex and scattered information sources; · You work together with, and have the ability to steer discussions and secure approval / agreement with multiple counterparts at external stakeholders, such as infrastructure managers; · You work diligently, with an eye to quality (without loosing yourself in perfectionism); · You accept that part of the work consists of doing repetitive, administrative tasks; · You create and keep an overview of your own workload, planning and complete results; · You understand what is involved in a start-up; · Like us, you like to travel by (night) train. What do we offer? · We will determine your remuneration by mutual agreement based on your expertise and work experience. · A position of 24-40 hours per week. · Our own office space in Central Utrecht where you work for a minimum of two days a week or more. · An energetic and inspiring working environment with room for own initiative and personal development. · A look behind the scenes of a new railway company! We are a small and enthusiastic team, which means you can be involved in many different aspects of a start-up railway company. Does this sound like you? Send a short cover letter to tell us why you are perfect for this role. Please mention ‘Rail Timetable & Rolling Stock Planner’ in the subject line and email to [email protected] by 15 October 2026. Interviews will be conducted in person at a mutually convenient time. If you impress us, you’ll have the opportunity to join our team right away!

Core Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate international rail timetables and rolling stock deployment, working with infrastructure managers, carriage owners, and internal teams to support reliable and efficient services. Monitor operational performance, prepare reports, proactively address issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have an affinity for logistics or transport and be able to manage complex planning tasks, competing priorities, and multiple stakeholder discussions independently. English and German at a minimum B2 level are required; a relevant bachelor's degree, rail planning or similar experience, and knowledge of rail regulations are desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Personal Development
• Flexible Working Hours