Are You Ready for a New Challenge?
Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment? Do you have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of basic math? Are you a team player with a positive attitude who can stay calm under pressure and resolve challenges confidently?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Join Us as a Gateline Assistant!
We're looking for Gateline Assistants to be the friendly face at the station, assisting passengers and ensuring smooth fare collection. In this rewarding role, you'll help create a positive experience for every customer.
What You'll Do?
* Provide exceptional customer service at ticket barriers.
* Operate and manage automatic ticket gates.
* Check and issue tickets, helping customers without valid fares.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized gateline area.
* Sell tickets using a mobile machine when needed.
Working Pattern?
You must be flexible to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
These vacancies will be to working 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday 1600-1900.
What to Expect?
* After submitting your application, you'll complete an online Situational Judgement Test (recommended on a laptop/computer).
* Successful candidates will be invited for a competency-based interview tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 08 December 2025.
* Successful applicants will need to pass a medical assessment, including a colour vision test and drug and alcohol screening, as well as a Basic DBS check.
* Full training will be provided, including a 3-week training programme in Swindon.
🚄 About GWR?
At GWR, we are proud to carry over 100 million passenger journeys every year to more than 275 stations across the South West, Wales and London. With some of the UK's newest trains and a commitment to exceptional service, we are transforming rail travel.
We believe rail is more than just transport – it's a relaxing, efficient, and enjoyable experience. That's why we're looking for people who will help us revalue rail and make every journey special.
Perks & Benefits?
* Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, health screenings, EAP, gym discounts.
* Lifestyle: Costco membership, bike scheme, retail discounts.
* Financial: Pension, share-saving schemes, payroll giving.
* Travel: Free GWR Travel pass. Discounted Friends and Family tickets, Eurostar, and European rail travel.
Our Commitment to Inclusion?
We all belong to GWR. We embrace diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all. Differences in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability are valued, with zero tolerance for prejudice.
We promote flexible working, review job roles for accessibility, and support colleagues in thriving. If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please let us know.
🔗 Exceptional Individuals – Neurodiversity
🔗 Health Assured – Neurodiversity
GWR has achieved its highest customer satisfaction in over 20 years — 92%, with record scores in comfort, service, and station experience. Join the team behind this success and help us raise the bar even higher!!
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