richard Dodd

Joined British rail YTS JULY 1988 for two years learning various role within the rail industry completed for the 2 half years course. After completion 1990 I then went on to part time leading railman at Broadstairs platform carry out platform duties and ticket office held the position for 8 months 1990 went Rest day relief Margate station duties included train dispatch cleaning duties. Point winding when needed.1992 promoted to Station chargeman duties included day to day running of the station staff safe dispatch of trains. Implementing plans in times of disruptions.1996 move to Ramsgate platform as a station shunter carrying out duties of dispatching of trains from the platform shunting of trains from the platform carrying out general platform duties. Covering the local station coordinator managing and implementing day to day of running train service, covering Duty station manager 1998 promoted to station supervisor at Ramsgate,2008 Acting station Manager covering Ramsgate station groups Managing station staff from Canterbury West, Ramsgate station Margate in that time i completed IOSH Course. Risk Assessment course. Accident and investigation course Management course level 3 2009 Yard movements Coordinator Ramsgate depot running a safe environment for the shunting staff carrying out and implementing movements within the , carrying out local depot isolations day to day of manage of shunting staff implementing plans for the depot during time table changes.

ensure that we provide a Right Time Railway from Ramsgate ensuring that the stock balances and unit numbers reported back to planning

Responsible for ensuring that all safety critical communications are to the required standards

Have a sound knowledge of Genius, P2, TRUST, Train Describer, word, excel and Engineering processes / procedures.

Provide cover for the Shunter Drivers as required.

Responsible for constructing daily and nightly berthing plans and that these are sent to all relevant parties

Accountable for providing operational assistance with incident and accident damage investigations and writing detailed operational reports.

Record all train arrivals and departures preparing reports for any late departures

Weekly operating notices, Periodical operating notices, Rule book, and local operating instructions to identify any items that may affect operations at the depot

Responsible for ensuring vehicles are shunted / driven and prepared for service.

Liaise with Kent Integrated Control Centre (KICC) and Network Rail Signalling Centre, Engineering Planning department.Implement the de-icing program for the depot, including undertaking de-icing as required.