About the job ?A Service Delivery Assistant is a key customer facing role that ensures the safety of customers, colleagues and contractors on the station.
You must be vigilant of all activity on the station and take action in the event of any unsafe behaviours or conditions observed.
You are responsible for the safe and efficient dispatch of train services and managing the platform environment.
A key member of the team, you will be involved in all aspects of the station and supporting colleagues in their roles.
This is a challenging role that demands great customer service skills, flexibility and an ability to respond to the ever-changing demands of a busy railway station.Your main responsibilities will be: Providing the highest levels of customer service and being proactive to customer needsEnsuring the safe and punctual departure of trains from the station, following correct dispatch proceduresProviding information and assistance to customersEnsuring the safety of customers, staff, visitors and contractors is given the highest priorityLiaising with other key GWR departments to ensure accurate and timely information is given to customers, especially in times of service disruption You'll need to be: Able to deliver exceptional front line customer serviceA Self-starter with a can do attitudeConfident when decision makingAble to remain calm yet directive in a crisisAble to work to strict procedures As a minimum you will need to have: The ability to work as part of a team or independentlyEvidence of numerical abilityStrong verbal and written communication skillsExperience of working in an environment where safety is paramount LocationPaddington is a very vibrant and busy station, operating 24hrs a day within the heart of London.
Our customers are varied, comprising commuters and leisure travellers, some going long distances, others just around the suburbs.
At Paddington Station we work closely with stakeholders, including Network Rail, Transport for London plus catering and cleaning teams who all work together to provide a great experience for our customers.
No two days are ever the same at this iconic station in our busy capital city.
Working patternThis role involves working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
We currently have Service Delivery Assistant roles that cover a 24 hours shift pattern.
And we also have roles that cover night shifts only.Additional information Candidates successfully shortlisted will be invited to undertake an online ability test and upon successful completion of that test will attend a competency based interview which will take place w/c 11th December 2024.
The successful candidate will be required to meet the medical standards for this role including colour vision test, hearing, as well as a drugs and alcohol screen.
A Basic DBS Certificate is also required.Full training will be provided, and the first three weeks of training will take place at our Training Centre in Swindon.The Reward?As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
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