Customer Service Assistant Weekends
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £1 to £12.89 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Gateshead, NE8 1FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Customer Services Assistant Weekends
Be the Friendly Face of a Thriving Student Community
The Details:
£12.89 per hour + excellent benefits
24hrs pw Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm
Trinity Square Student Accommodation, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1FT
Free parking
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Why Join Us?
Do you love helping people, solving problems and delivering outstanding customer service?
We're looking for a confident and personable
Customer Services Assistant to become the face of Trinity Square Student Accommodation during weekends. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
From welcoming students and visitors at reception, to supporting the on-site café, managing parcels and accommodation enquiries, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive and memorable experience for our residents.
If you're organised, customer-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Providing a warm, professional reception service for students, guests, contractors and visitors.
- Managing resident enquiries via face-to-face interactions, email and telephone.
- Handling post, parcels, key cards and access control processes.
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the on-site café, serving customers and maintaining excellent cleanliness standards.
- Recording maintenance requests and liaising with relevant teams to ensure issues are resolved.
- Conducting building, safety and communal area checks.
- Supporting student arrivals, departures, open days and accommodation viewings.
- Responding appropriately to welfare concerns, incidents and emergencies.
- Contributing to resident engagement activities and helping create a welcoming student community.
What You Bring:
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role such as reception, hospitality, retail, accommodation, housing or facilities management.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, email and digital systems.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
- A calm, professional approach when dealing with challenging situations.
- A friendly, empathetic and inclusive attitude towards people from diverse backgrounds.
- Reliability and commitment to working the fixed weekend shift pattern.
Desirable Experience
- Student accommodation, university, housing or residential services.
- Reception or front-of-house environments.
- Café, hospitality or food service experience.
- Facilities or accommodation management systems.
Being part of Sodexo isn’t just about having a job—it’s about building a career and making a real impact. In addition to competitive pay and a fantastic work-life balance, we offer:
Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.
Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.
Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.
Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.
Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.
Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.
Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.
Join Us Today!
If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy working with people and want to play a key role within a busy student accommodation community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create an exceptional experience for students at Trinity Square.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. Don’t miss out—apply now!
Keywords:
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