Customer Service Assistant

Department Name: CT Stratford QX (989401) G1
        
        
About Network Rail
       

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Network Rail High Speed – About Us

Network Rail High Speed Ltd (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1). We bring together high speed domestic and international rail services with top brands in retail and hospitality .

Our Vision - to deliver the best High Speed rail customer experience.

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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 purposes Respond 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 station Check 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 station  Provide a proactive role in dealing with hazards or unsafe conditions, checking that all such occurrences are reported correctly  Fulfil 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 clicking here.

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 Disability Confident Leader 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
               

How to Apply (External)
       

The role will be based atStratford International Station  however occasional travel to our other offices and site locations along the route and across the network may be expected.

The important stuff

In return, we can offer a rewarding career and excellent benefits, including:

• A starting salary of £24,440 plus inner London allowance of £3,270
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London Underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

If successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process.

Closing date and the application process:

• The closing date will be 14th February 2024
• Late applications will not be accepted
• We retain the right to close the advert early depending on application volume
• Following application, you will be required to complete an online testing assessment
• If successful at this stage, you will be invited to an in-person interview

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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Note – Drugs and Alcohol Standard

 All candidates 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 all Network Rail Managed Infrastructure) will be enforced.