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Customer Service Apprentice

Rail Futures Network LTD · Kingfisher Way Silverlink Bu · posted 23 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
2

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What you will do

  • Be a friendly and professional first point of contact for learners, colleges, employers and industry partners.
  • Answer enquiries by telephone, email and digital channels, providing clear information and timely updates.
  • Understand customer needs and refer more complex queries to the right colleague.
  • Record enquiries, actions and outcomes accurately on customer and learner systems.
  • Arrange appointments, interviews, assessment days and induction activities.
  • Handle straightforward concerns calmly and help resolve customer issues.
  • Protect confidential information and follow GDPR, service and health and safety procedures.
  • Work with colleagues, gather feedback and suggest ways to improve the customer experience.

Your training

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

You will receive structured workplace training and support to prepare for the end-point assessment.

Where it leads

On successful completion there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent customer service or business support role within our recruitment or operations team.

About Rail Futures Network LTD

Rail Futures is a specialist rail industry support company that works closely with colleges and training providers to deliver high-quality rail track engineering training programmes. We support the development of future rail professionals through learner recruitment, operational and administrative support services, and the provision of skilled labour resources to the rail industry.

Our aim is to bridge the gap between education and employment by helping learners gain the skills, qualifications, and opportunities needed for successful careers within the rail sector.

Things to consider

Essential:

A willingness to complete any required English and maths functional skills during the apprenticeship.

Desirable:

GCSEs in English and maths, or equivalent.

Customer-facing, voluntary or work experience.

Basic experience using email and Microsoft applications.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingGood verbal/ writing skillsStrong organisational skillsAccuracyConfident/ professionalWilling to learnEnthusiasticPositive attitudeAble to accept feedbackReliable and punctual

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 1-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 1-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • SUITE 123, MISTRAL HOUSE, KINGFISHER WAY SILVERLINK BU, WALLSEND, NE28 9NX

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