Ticket Office Clerk (Level 1) Fixed Term Contract

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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Ticket Office Clerk (level 1) at our Colchester Ticket Office on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Role

The key focus of a Ticket Office Clerk (Level 1) is to be both motivated and dedicated to exceeding customers expectation. In this role you will be committed to encouraging sales, while demonstrating a desire to achieve sales targets and incentive schemes.

As a Ticket Office Clerk (Level 1), it will be your responsibility to ensure that Ticket Vending Machines are maintained. You will be required to process sales transactions, adhere to the company Cash Regulations Policy and complete Station Security Checks.

Training on company systems will be provided peer to peer, by our dedicated colleagues within the business

This position will require you to work a combination of early starts, and late finishes. There is also some weekend working including Sundays turns that are outside of the 35hr working week.

Full uniform will be provided, to ensure that you embrace our values and brand as a business

What we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague who has a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate should be pro-active and friendly when dealing with our customers.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are crucial for this role. This role will require you to remain calm under pressure whilst maintaining integrity at all times. You must be flexible (in your working hours).

You will be knowledgeable about new technology such as smart phones and the internet and be comfortable showing customers how to use these.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 09th December 2022

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

·        Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful

·        Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises

·        Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive

·        Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCs for leisure travel
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)