GWR 2026 - Liskeard Station Assistant

Adecco; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary festive assignment

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Adecco is hiring Station assistants at Liskeard Station to support customers during planned railway engineering works. You will be the first and last contact on the passenger journey, delivering friendly assistance and travel information while replacement buses operate. Pay rate is £13.45 per hour.

Shifts vary with AM/PM slots; you must be available on all specified dates in December 2026. Applicants should live locally to Liskeard or have reliable travel to the station, and be 18+ with good

Qualifications

• Be aged 18 years or over.
• Hold a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Be physically fit for standing and walking for extended periods.
• Good spoken English and clear communication skills.
• Be able to commit to all required working dates.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting customers entering and leaving the station.
• Assisting customers with travel information and general enquiries.
• Supporting passengers who require additional assistance.
• Helping customers locate replacement bus services.
• Maintaining a safe station environment.
• Providing a friendly, professional and approachable service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

English proficiency

Job description

Station assistants - Liskeard Train Station

We are recruiting Station assistants to support customers at Liskeard Station during planned railway engineering works.

As the first and last point of contact on a customer's journey, you will play a vital role in providing assistance, directions and travel information while replacement bus services operate in place of trains. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring passenger safety are our top priorities.

Pay rate: £13.45

Dates

22nd December 2026 to 23rd December 2026

27th December 2026 to 28th December 2026

You must be available to commit to all required dates to be considered for this role.

Shift Times

Various AM and PM shifts are available, examples:

• 08:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00

Additional shift patterns may be available depending on operational requirements.

Important Location Requirement

Due to the nature of these engineering works and replacement transport arrangements, applicants must live locally to Liskeard Station or have a reliable means of travelling to and from work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Meeting and greeting customers as they enter and leave the station.
• Assisting customers with travel information and general enquiries.
• Supporting passengers who require additional assistance.
• Helping customers locate replacement bus services.
• Maintaining a safe station environment.
• Providing a friendly, professional and approachable service at all times.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be aged 18 years or over.
• Be physically fit and capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Hold a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Have good spoken English and clear communication skills.
• Be able to commit to all required working dates.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.

Railway Safety Requirements

Please note that a zero-alcohol and zero-drugs policy applies to all railway operations. Any employee reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to work and may be subject to removal from the assignment.

If you're enthusiastic, customer-focused and available for the full duration of this festive assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.