Customer Service Assistant - Swanscombe, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail Swanscombe, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

Brief Description

Customer Service Assistants

We are looking to recruit a number of permanent Customer Service Assistant positions.The purpose of a Customer Service Assistant is to provide a customer focused presence within the station on a day to day basis, to deliver a first class and safe station environment for train operating companies, passengers and retailers.

These positions are entry level and a great opportunity to experience life at Network Rail High Speed. Once you've mastered the role of a Customer Service Assistant and feel like it is time to move on, there are opportunities to progress your career – with internal vacancies being posted on a regular basis.

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires an increased level of security clearance due to its responsibilities and accesses, and as such will be required to evidence your previous 3 years footprint. If you have lived and worked outside of the UK during those 3 years, this may impact your eligibility for security clearance. For any further questions, please contact us.

About the role (External)

The role

The key responsibilities of a Customer Service Assistant are to:

Act as a highly visible point of contact for station users and provide excellent customer service to all – including visitors, contractors, retailers, train operating companies and customers travelling throughout the station

Undertake regular station checks – including on contractor compliance, security, safety and equipment – in accordance with relevant company standards and procedures, plus complete the relevant paperwork for audit purposesRespond to and record emergencies and incidents involving the general public and industry partners as required

Provide a point of contact for the reporting of faults within the station – maintaining appropriate records, reviewing and closing actions as required

Actively assist and provide information to customers travelling throughout the stationCheck contractors have relevant risk assessments and method statements prior to issuing a Permit to Work

In liaison with customers, external authorities and regulators, implement plans to prevent and manage criminal activity on the station, including discouraging and preventing unauthorised persons from entering or remaining on the stationProvide a proactive role in dealing with hazards or unsafe conditions, checking that all such occurrences are reported correctlyFulfil allocated duties as prescribed within Emergency Plans

These are permanent positions, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

The person

We are looking for candidates with:

·Good command of the English language – both written and oral

·Experience of working in a customer facing environment

·Confidence to deal with different types of situations assertively

·Experience of working effectively as part of a team

·The flexibility to work a range of shift patterns – including early, late and night shifts

Although not essential, it would be an extra plus if you were:

·Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

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