September 12, 2024

Great Western Railway

London

FULL TIME & OTHER

Customer Host

Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With over one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the Southwest, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from diverse backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel, giving customers a warm welcome and outstanding service.
What are the responsibilities?

To promote and sell GWR products onboard trains by engaging with customers to ensure they have the journey they deserve.
To offer a complimentary trolley service for customers travelling in first class
To sell refreshments to customers travelling in standard class
To be an ambassador for GWR, following our vision and values to provide the best customer service.
To adhere to all GWR safety principles, providing the safest possible journey for everyone
To maintain a clean, hygienic and pleasant environment

Skills and experience required:

Customer service experience within a sales background
Cash handling experience
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work both alone and as part of a team
Food handling and stock rotation experience desirable

What will I need?

A passion for providing the best customer experience
The ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and bank holidays
To be proactive and able to use your initiative
To be friendly, cheerful, and approachable

What is the reward?
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including 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. Your uniform is provided.
What else do I need to know?
You must live within one hour's travelling time from the station.
There are very early starts and late finishes, so you must be able to travel to and from the station at times when there is no public transport.
Your initial salary will be £23,275 and this rises to £30,450 on completion of your probationary period. Additionally, you will receive a London Allowance of £3,265 a year.
We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, 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 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.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.