Train Station jobs in Stockport

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Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West & Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you're passionate about making a difference and believe you have the skills or potential to thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We're committed to creating an open, supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion - Network Rail.

About the role

The role is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Section, including the management of rosters and timesheets, maintaining accurate system records, and updating databases. This includes opening and closing work orders as required and supporting the administration of the Assessment in The Line process to ensure operational and compliance requirements are met.

The post holder will also undertake a wide range of general office administration duties, maintaining efficient and well-organized filing systems with particular attention to confidentiality and safety critical documentation. The role works closely with the Section Manager and provides flexible support to other Section Administrators as directed, contributing to the smooth and effective running of the team.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Temporary Contract

Salary - £25,409

Grade : Band 6 (Role Clarity Contract)

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

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, we'll do our best to assist you.

For help with the recruitment process, please contact North West & Central Resourcing Team on Northwest&centralresourcing@networkrail.co.uk

Your experience and skills

Essential

• Experience of clerical support and office management

• Excellent time manager

• Knowledge of relevant IT systems

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment

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