Who are we?
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England and the Isle of Wight.
Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life by bringing people together to get the most out of life.
SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.
About the job:
As our customer base grows so does our customer's expectation of us. To meet this challenge and exceed customer expectations, South Western Railway have introduced a cutting edge customer contact centre.
This unique service will be delivered 24/7 from our brand new facility in Basingstoke, where you will be surrounded by modern technology and have access to the latest network information. Building on your existing customer facing skills, you will become an expert in brand new information and video technology, allowing you to provide next generation customer service. This is an Innovative contact centre and South Western Railway are the only train company looking to the future in this way.
A business as busy as ours needs people who can be dynamic in responding to a wide range of customer enquiries so some details about us are: South Western Railway operates around 1,600 trains a day on a network encompassing routes through Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Devon, Somerset, and Greater London. Over 4,500 employees help our customers make over half-a-million journeys every day to more than 200 stations on our network.
A modern railway requires a modern approach, and we are constantly looking for the brightest talent to help make the difference to our customers.
As a minimum, you will need to have:
About the location:
Basingstoke Campus, more commonly known as the ROC, is a state-of-the-art Operating Centre and training facility located a short walk from Basingstoke station. It is a shared facility with Network Rail and is the hub for all operations across the Wessex region. The office space and technology on site are modern with the added benefit of additional facilities including a gym & canteen.
Working Pattern:
Please note this is an approximately 12 month fixed term contract/secondment.
The Reward:
£23,669 per annum plus £519 regional allowance per annum
Rising to: £27,612 per annum plus £519 regional allowance per annum (after 6 months, provided you have passed probation and a competency assessment)
We also offer many other great benefits:
Applicants requiring a visa must have at least 6 months remaining at the time of appointment
We all belong at SWR. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
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