Id Job: 316e794
Helpdesk Operator
It’s an exciting time to be joining Network Rail High Speed. We are making the biggest fundamental change to our business in its history, as we look to modernise and deliver an even more sustainable and high performing high speed railway than we already have today!
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Ebbsfleet and Stratford International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
The role
The purpose within Facilities Management is to manage the day to day issues that arise around station assets and facilities management – you will source, maintain and upgrade station assets as and when necessary, whilst forecasting asset life spans and working to obtain value for money (using up and coming technology to do so).
We are looking for a Helpdesk Operator to provide an efficient and effective general administrative support service to internal and external customers. The administrative support you bring will make all areas of work progress smoothly from receiving and recording faults from various contact sources, to processing, progressing and issuing permits.
This is a great opportunity and a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
The person
As a Helpdesk Operator, you will act as the first point of contact for all fault related issues, ensuring strong and accurate customer focused skills are utilised at all times.
You will own through to resolution all incidents and queries that come through to you, making sure the customer is fully updated at each step of the process. Working smartly, you will utilise all departments available to you in order to mitigate any potential or future business impact on the customer.
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The important stuff
The role will be based at Singlewell.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
£19,800 per annum (+ outer London allowance of £1,942 per annum).
We can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 24 March 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Annette Berrett, Senior Helpdesk Operator, 01474 563 686 between 09:00 -15:00 Mon – Fri
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
