Station Assistant

Station Assistant Liverpool, England

Merseyrail
Full Time Liverpool, England 23535 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

£23,535 plus the following benefits, which include Free Travel on Merseyrail and Abellio Rail Group Services (where reciprocal arrangements are in place) Discounted Travel on National Rail Services, Final Salary Pension Scheme, Company Health scheme (entry level)

EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Merseyrail for Station Assistants. across our underground stations.

Sitting within our Commercial function, Station Assistants are the face of Merseyrail and therefore play a vital part of Merseyrail’s success.

A very diverse role, every hour/day throwing up a new challenge therefore requiring individuals who can deliver excellent customer service, think on their feet and have a good standard of education.

Successful candidates will be located in any of our Underground Stations: Liverpool Central, Moorfields, James Street and Lime Street (lower level), Birkenhead Hamilton Square.

Key responsibilities would include:

  • Responsibility for the safety of our customers
  • Delivering excellent customer service
  • Managing crowd control
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to deal with confrontation
  • Day to day responsibility for cleanliness of all aspects of the station
  • Confidence and ability to deliver clear and concise announcements
  • Dealing with members of the public on a daily basis

You will also be required to:

  • Work a shift pattern which includes booking on prior to and after the commencement of service and cover 7 days per week, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
  • Stand for long periods of time, undertake tasks involving manual handling and cleaning duties.
  • Demonstrate ownership and pride in our stations whilst on duty and adhere to Merseyrail’s Rules & Regulations.

Please note:

This is a fulltime (35 hours) permanent role, working various shifts including weekends and Bank holidays. The salary is £19,642 during 4 weeks training and following completion of training the salary will increase to £23,535 per annum.

This role requires you to start before and after our trains start running so you must be able to make your own way to and from work.

Successful candidates will be required to attend an interview.

As part of the recruitment process, you will also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and Drugs & Alcohol test.

If you feel you have these qualities and more and would like the opportunity of joining the Customer Service team then we would love to hear from you.

Please see attached job description and roster for more information about the role and shift pattern.

Previous applicants from within the last 6 months need not apply.

'As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.'

Station Assistant
Merseyrail

www.merseyrail.org
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Jan Chaudhry
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Unknown
Rail Transportation
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