Weekend Train Manager — Part-Time, Free Staff Travel

Merseyrail

West Kirby

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 20,000

Part time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension
Free staff travel
Rail travel discounts
Family rail travel
Health Shield membership
GP Anytime access
Hapi benefits portal
Wedding entitlement
Awards program
City events involvement

Job summary

Merseyrail is seeking a part-time Train Manager (weekends only) to join our depot network. You will be the friendly face onboard, guiding passengers, checking tickets, and delivering a high standard of customer service across Kirkdale, Southport, and Birkenhead depots.

You must commit to weekend hours (early and late shifts), complete a seven-week training programme, and help maintain safe, efficient rail travel for our customers.

Qualifications

  • Commitment to the stated weekend hours.
  • Exceptional communication and customer-service skills.
  • Ability to de-escalate conflicts professionally.
  • Self-discipline and initiative to work independently.
  • Punctuality and time-management in shift schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Be the public face of Merseyrail onboard trains.
  • Greet passengers and provide guidance where needed.
  • Check tickets and travel cards; assist with routes and connections.
  • Make clear onboard announcements and communicate delays.
  • Ensure passenger safety when boarding/alighting and handle incidents calmly.
  • Coordinate with Train Drivers and Control Teams to keep trains on schedule.

Skills

Customer service
Communication
Conflict resolution
Independence
Time management

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

None

Job description

Merseyrail is seeking a part-time Train Manager (weekends only) to join our depot network. You will be the friendly face onboard, guiding passengers, checking tickets, and delivering a high standard of customer service across Kirkdale, Southport, and Birkenhead depots.

You must commit to weekend hours (early and late shifts), complete a seven-week training programme, and help maintain safe, efficient rail travel for our customers.

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