BBC Glasgow Switchboard Operator

Manpower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Glasgow seeks a BBC Switchboard Operator to provide professional operator services. Responsibilities include answering calls, connecting callers, and performing switchboard duties under pressure. Ideal candidates possess good communication skills and a flexible approach to customer requests. Previous experience in a switchboard environment is desirable but not essential. This role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a Switchboard environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional operator service for internal and external callers.
• Answer all calls in a professional manner and ensure connection.
• Perform duties on the switchboard within established procedures.

Skills

Flexible approach to customer requests

Keyboard skills

Good communication skills

Experience in a Switchboard environment

Experience in customer-facing environment

Job description

BBC Switchboard Operator

Shift Times: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 (7.5 hours per day) and Friday 08:30-16:30. 37HPW

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Length of Assignment: Fixed-term basis until 30 April 2026

Location: Glasgow, G51 DE

We are only able to consider new applicants for this position, therefore previous applicants need not re-apply. Please note the role is subject to a three-week probationary period.

The Opportunity

Based at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay, this role is part of the contract with the BBC to provide a 24/7 Switchboard Operator service.

The team consists of 10 Operators working different shift patterns, including weekends, Bank Holidays, and reporting into the Team Leader.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

• To provide a professional operator service, acting as the common interface for internal and external callers within the BBC environment.
• Answer all calls in a professional, courteous and efficient manner and be responsible for ensuring that all calls are connected to the desired destination.
• Perform operators' duties on the BBC Operator Services switchboard within the procedures laid down and familiarise oneself with all processes.
• Provide cover for sickness and annual leave as and when required, for day and night shifts.
• Update the BBC Concierge Telephone database.
• Record daily handover and ensure colleagues are aware of any events which could impact calls.

Signs of Success

• To be successful in this role, you'll need a rich combination of experience, proven skills and personal attributes.
• Work at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay building in Glasgow.
• The Switchboard work is repetitive and routine and you can be under pressure at peak times.
• Need to be alert to new problems and occasionally make important decisions.
• All faults that occur need to be reported in a timely manner and escalated as necessary.
• The importance and value of the service to the BBC by Mitel cannot be underestimated. You will be professional and efficient at all times.

Skills & Qualifications

• Adopt a flexible approach to customer and management requests as required.
• Keyboard skills with working knowledge of PC software packages desirable.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a Switchboard environment desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment desirable.

Getting to Know Mitel

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