Customer Service Assistant

Network Rail

Customer Service Assistant

£24440

Network Rail, New Town, Dartford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 26 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1ecd20454c044b45b53a0fa416f4c718

Full Job Description

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

    · 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

    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 ., 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.

    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