Our prestigious client based in Newcastle is looking to recruit a Customer Service Advisor for temporary on-going contract.

Customer Service Advisors are part of a wider Customer Service team providing comprehensive advice and information on a range of services via all contact channels e.g. telephone, face to face and other electronic channels. The post holder will be expected to provide support for a range of internal and external customers, providing first contact resolution and taking ownership of customer's enquiries. The post holder will work within and actively promote customer service standards, acting as an ambassador for Customer Services, the SSC, clients and the company direct. The post holder will be required to work flexibly with variable hours of work.

Primary Accountabilities:-

• To effectively manage and respond to all enquires and communication via all contact channels e.g. telephone, post, email, face to face, and digital methods.

• To provide advice and information on a range of services as required

• Promotion of self - serve channels

• To receive, process and issue applications for services

• To signpost customers to other services and events

• To receive and process complaints, comments or suggestions ensuring these are resolved, where possible, at first point of contact or escalate through agreed processes

• To process payments, be responsible for cash handling and maintaining accurate records adhering to all financial and audit requirements.

• To adhere to established procedures for each service request.

• Adhering to agreed Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements and quality standards to maximise customer satisfaction and drive service efficiency's.

• To assist in the supervision and maintenance of day-to-day processes and routines to ensure delivery of an efficient and effective customer service function.

• Assisting in service development and continuous improvement projects and activities.their Safety, Health & Equal Opportunities (SHEQ) policies and ensure compliance with all policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.

• Maintaining personal development, training and awareness and take personal responsibility for own development by highlighting any gaps to the relevant team leader or manager

• Be able to work to a high standard of accuracy that ensures prompt, efficient and effective service delivery.

• Ensure behaviours are aligned with core values and competencies

The rate of pay is £9.30 and this role will be home based initially.