Arriva Group
Retail Service Managers- Bristol
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Retail Service Managers – Bristol
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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? If so, CrossCountry is looking for enthusiastic Retail Service Managers to join our dynamic team based in Bristol.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Retail Service Manager, you will be the face of CrossCountry onboard our trains – providing a warm welcome, delivering a high-quality at-seat catering service throughout the train or from the onboard shop, and making every journey a positive experience for our customers.
- From serving refreshments in Standard Class to offering complimentary service in First Class, you will play a key role in ensuring passengers travel in comfort and style.
What’s in it for you?
- Starting salary: £26,888, rising to £34,061 after successful training (based on a 38-hour week)
- Permanent, full-time position with great career prospects
- Comprehensive training and continuous support (Your initial 4-week training course will take place at our Customer Service Training Centre in Derby, where you will be trained on all aspects of the role).
- Opportunities to grow within a national transport brand.
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What We Are Looking For
We are not just hiring for a role — we’re hiring the right people. Here’s what success looks like:
- Excellent people skills – confident, approachable, and great at connecting with customers.
- Customer service driven – Maintains a strong focus on customer satisfaction by delivering efficient, and proactive service at all times.
- Strong work ethic – reliable, consistent, and committed to high standards.
- Team player – work seamlessly with onboard crew and local colleagues.
- Flexible – able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Well-presented – professional appearance that reflects our brand.
- Personality – we want authentic, energetic individuals, not robots!
Location Requirement
You must live within 1 hour’s commute of Bristol and be able to travel at unsocial hours reliably.
Why Join CrossCountry?
At CrossCountry, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We value the unique perspectives that everyone brings and believe this drives our success.
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In Return Our Benefits Include
- Holiday allowance of 30 days, rising by one day a year up to a maximum 35 days.
- Pension is defined benefit, so contributions can vary but benefit is fixed and inflated each year.
- Free travel on Arriva Rail services (CrossCountry, Chiltern and Grand Central)
- 75% off travel on other UK rail companies
- Discounted European rail travel after one year.
Application Deadline
Sunday 26th July 2026
We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
Please note, successful applicants will be required to attend a medical and have a DBS check.
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