Telephone switchboard operators operate telephone communications switchboards and consoles to establish telephone connections, receive caller inquiries and service problem reports, and record and relay messages to staff or clients.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Telephone switchboard operators - from £2,221 to £3,720 per month - 2025.
- A Telephone switchboard operators typically earns between £2,221 and £3,544 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between £2,241 and £3,387 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Operating switchboards and consoles to connect, hold, transfer, and disconnect telephone calls
- Making connections for outgoing calls
- Dealing with telephone inquiries and recording messages
- Forwarding messages to staff or clients
- Investigating operating system problems and informing repair services
