Summer jobs up for grabs for Wearsiders on the Metro

Wearsiders can apply for new summer jobs on the Metro system.

The service is recruiting more customer service advisors on the system over the summer to increase staffing on trains and at stations ahead of a busy season of events and a 34-day major line closure.

A total of 32 new jobs are on offer

The extra employees are being recruited on a temporary basis but will have a chance to become permanent members of Metro staff.

Duties include staffing Metro stations and trains, dealing with customers, and assisting with crowd control when special events are happening. These include events such as football matches in Sunderland and Newcastle, pop concerts, the Sunderland Air Show and the Great North Run.

Extra staff are also needed to provide customer service during a major line closure, which will see a section of Metro line closed from July 31 until September 2, affecting South Gosforth to Four Lane Ends and South Gosforth to Shiremoor.

Chris Carson, Metro services dDirector, said: “We’re putting more staff on the Metro system this summer as we look ahead to a busy few months for the Metro. We want to ensure that we provide the best possible customer service, especially for large events and for our forthcoming major line closure.

“This is a great chance to come and work on the Tyne and Wear Metro, one of the most iconic and recognisable brands in North East England.

“While the new jobs are temporary, successful applicants will have the chance to make it a permanent move.”

Anyone who is interested in applying to become a Metro customer service advisor can get more details from the Nexus website, www.nexus. org.uk/careers.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, July 5.