Customer Relations Assistant

Job Description

Customer Relations Assistant - Your Journey, Our Commitment

At Northern we keep people moving with confidence and behind the scenes, our data engineers create the same confidence in the information and insights which keep Northern’s services running safely, smoothly and efficiently. As the Data Engineering Team Manager, you will be accountable for building and leading a high performing team of skilled data engineers, managing cross-functional projects, and aligning the data engineering strategy with business objectives. This role is pivotal in ensuring the availability, security, and scalability of data systems to support the organisation's digital transformation – it’s about shaping how data powers Northern’s future.

Are you passionate about people and love helping others? We’re on the lookout for a Customer Relations Assistant at Bridlington to join our dedicated Station Teams across the East Region.

As the face of Northern, you'll provide essential support and information to our customers, ensuring their journey is smooth from start to finish.

If you thrive in a role where every day is different, love solving problems, and enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive team — we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll:

• Be the go-to person for customer advice on journey times, service delays, tickets, fares, and reservations
• Ensure our stations remain safe, clean, and welcoming at all times
• Handle challenging or complex customer queries with confidence and care
• Maintain compliance through internal checks and procedures
• Passenger Assistance support
• Oversee ticketing, stores, and leaflet stock levels
• Manage station finances, including cash handling and preparing for banking
• Provide vital support during service disruption to minimise customer impact
• Ensure all station promotional materials are accurate and up to date

What We’re Looking For - About you

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong IT literacy and the ability to learn new systems
• Confidence to work independently and handle responsibility
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, with flexibility around rosters that can change up to 48 hours prior (including location)

Your Pay & Perks

• £23,970 during your first 6 months of training
• After training, your base salary increases to £29,159
• Plus overtime opportunities

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Electric Car Scheme: Lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

About Northern At Northern, we run over 2,500 services a day, connecting millions across the North to friends, family, work, and leisure. We're committed to improving journeys, investing in our people, and protecting the environment. Our values say it all: Make a difference. Make it last. Make it easy. Make it happen. Make it yours. Ready to make them yours?

You can find out more here.

We may close this role early if we receive high volumes of applications, so don’t delay — apply today!

However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.

Why Northern? We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment. Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board. At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B - we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview. We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment. No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.