Customer Service Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

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.

This is a secondment / fixed term post until 21st March 2025.

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

Essential

·Command of 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

·Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions  (all applicants).

Desirable

·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.

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