Shift Station Supervisor

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We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

Lead the station team to deliver excellent customer service on a shift basis so that work is undertaken safely and to relevant standards and a first class customer service experience is delivered.

Key Accountabilities:

Supervise the team including any agency staff on a shift basis to create a safe environment and deliver excellent customer service.

Undertake and direct station staff work activities in line with the requirements of relevant safety procedures, confirming that checks are accurately recorded and that non-compliances are dealt with accordingly in order to continuously improve standards.

Work with all station users to create a safe and secure environment, taking appropriate steps to prevent accidents, and reporting and investigating accidents / incidents.

Respond and act , in line with agreed procedures and protocols, to emergencies and incidents, interfacing with the internal and external stakeholder as required

Provide customer service as appropriate, and assist Shift Station Managers in raising standards of customer service delivery by monitoring operations and feeding back to individuals.

Conduct shift briefings, allocate shift responsibilities across the team, check that equipment issued to the team on a shift basis is used correctly, and arrange cover of roles for short notice

Liaise with the British Transport Police and other Police Forces to implement plans to prevent and curtail criminal activity on the station.

Undertake regular checks of the station, taking a proactive role in dealing with hazards or unsafe conditions, checking that all occurrences are appropriately logged.

Undertake allocated duties as prescribed within the emergency plans and check that the team follow these through diligently.

Please note this role will require you to work early, late and night shifts.

Please be aware this role holds a mandatory requirement for the incumbent to hold valid security vetting clearance. Any offer will be conditional on the successful candidate obtaining clearance prior to a start date being agreed.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

Salary: Band 5 spot rated £32,432

Your experience and skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience of dealing with different types of situations assertively
• Strong customer service skills
• Good education including GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Previous experience of managing challenging/ confrontational situations
• Previous experience of working in a pressured environment
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Ability to achieve the Station Incident Officer Training once appointed

Desirable

Previous experience of supervising a team

IOSH /NEBOSH qualification

Conversational additional language to English

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Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

#### Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£32,432 - £32,432

Location:

London Liverpool Street Managed Station, London

Closing Date:

30-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Station Operations

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

OC Property Operations/National Stats/Lpool St (752559) G5

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