Customer Service Assistant (Security & Mobility)
Location
Glasgow, GB
Department Name
Scotland
About Network Rail
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At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Our Customer Service Assistants provide a customer focused presence within the station on a day to day basis and deliver a first class and safe station environment for Train Operating Companies (TOCs), passengers and retailers.
Please note that this role will involve shift, weekend, bank holiday and night working. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo a pre-appointment medical to enable them to drive station buggies.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Provide a highly visible point of contact for station users providing customer service to all, including visitors, contractors, retailers, TOC’s and customers travelling throughout the station.
2. Undertake regular station checks including contractor compliance, security, safety and equipment in accordance with relevant company standards and procedures, completing the relevant paperwork for audit purposes.
3. Respond to and record emergencies and incidents involving the general public and industry partners, as required.
4. Provide a point of contact for the reporting of faults within the station, maintaining appropriate records, reviewing and closing actions as required.
5. Actively assist and provide information to customers travelling throughout the station.
6. Check contractors have relevant risk assessments and method statements prior to issuing Permit to Work.
7. 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.
8. Provide a proactive role in dealing with hazards or unsafe conditions, checking that all such occurrences are reported correctly.
9. Fulfil allocated duties as prescribed within Emergency Plans.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
1. Command of English language, both written and oral.
2. Experience of working in a customer facing environment.
3. Confidence to deal with different types of situations assertively.
4. Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
5. Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions.
6. Educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and maths.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please ensure you fully research the role and Network Rail prior to completing any further stages of the application process.
Click ‘apply’ to submit your CV and complete the pre-screening questions.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.
Please note that all applicants must complete and pass the benchmark for the mandatory pre-screening questions at the start, in order for your application to be progressed.
Grade: Band 6
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 24th February 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
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