Total 55 customer service job vacancies in croydon cr0 5ph

Hours:

In a full-time Branch based role; you will be working 36 flexible hours across Monday to Saturday to support operating hours in the branch. (We will however consider part time hours if required.)

Salary:

£22,900 Per Annum plus Area Allowance £5,200 Per Annum

Closing Date:

Wed, 27 Nov 2024

We are recruiting for a Customer Service Consultant within Croydon branch.

You have the opportunity to join our team and become one of the faces of Skipton Building Society. We are also interested in who you are as a person. Why? Because our membership is made up of many different kinds of people and we want our employees to be just as diverse.

Our purpose is to help more people have a home, help people save for life ahead and support long term financial wellbeing.

You will be engaging in conversations to find out our customers’ needs, providing information to customers about our full savings range, products and services that we offer. By really listening to, and getting to know our customers, you will help them to review their circumstances and what their goals are, whether that be financial, family, retirement, peace of mind or even a new home and through this proactively identify the most appropriate products to suit their needs. All the while providing a straightforward, helpful service that lets your enthusiasm shine through.

Together, you can help us build a better Society

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We are the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We do not have shareholders; we are owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton Building Society is a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we will help you take the next step towards a better future.

Branch Life

Our branches are the heart of our local communities, however increasingly our customers want the flexibility of doing transactions online and engaging with us via our contact centre. In branch we can support our customers face to face, virtually and by outbound contact so we are reaching our customers at relevant times. So, whether you are promoting a new product or resolving a problem, you will always place our customers’ needs at the heart of everything you do and provide a first-class service every time.

For our customers, you will be more than just the friendly face and voice of Skipton Building Society. You will be a listener, a problem solver and in time a fountain of knowledge to help them achieve their financial goals.

What Is In It For You?

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme: on average our Customer Consultants received an on-target bonus of 8% dependent on personal and company performance. This means you could receive a possible £1,790.00 per annum.

• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years.

• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days

• Generous employer pension contributions – up to 10% per annum dependent on employee selection

• Access to the Lifeworks, via telephone or online 24/7. Giving free access to wellbeing apps, including Employee Assistance Programme and online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out and travel.

• There are always initiatives to get involved with charities with two paid volunteering days for you to use each year.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Engaging, understanding and identifying customer needs through asking great questions, listening to customers specific circumstances and tailoring the relevant solution to their needs whilst ensuring the right outcome for the customer and the society.

• Acting as the first point of contact for customers in branch with enthusiasm and a desire to help our customers.

• Proactively contacting our customers over the phone to identify and discuss their needs.

• Educate each customer on a range of products and services as well as the different communication channels they can utilise to engage with us directly.

• Use internal systems to ensure that a customer’s records are accurately maintained and are up to date, whilst ensuring vulnerable customers are identified and supported appropriately.

• Adhere to and understand the appropriate policies, standards, controls and limits of authority applicable to your role, supported by training, coaching and appropriate communication.

What Do We Need From You?

• Passion about delivering exceptional customer service

• Enjoy meeting new people and engaging in purposeful conversation

• Work well with others, with a ‘one-team’ mindset across multiple channels.

• Have excellent communication, engagement and listening skills

• React fast when the day gets busy and handle a wide variety of different customers – with excellent time management

• Are able to deliver outstanding customer service either from a face to face or a telephony background

• Are open to a broad range of activities even if outside of standard expectations

• Are able to grow, adapt and change accommodating business needs and priorities

Job Title: Regional Customer Service Officer

Job Reference: WW-CS-RCSO

Salary: £24,000 per year (Grade 1)

Location: Edinburgh

Hours: 37 hours per week, Mon-Fri (Standard office hours: 0900-1700 on a shift rotation)

Holiday: 25 days annual leave + 9 public holidays



Job Purpose:

To manage all customer enquiries, ensuring service levels are met in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).



Key Responsibilities:

Manage Incoming Customer Enquiries:


Resolve all customer enquiries, focusing on "right first time" resolution.

Provide relevant advice and make referrals to third parties when needed.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of energy efficiency measures available.

Meet individual performance targets and provide excellent customer service.


Handle Exceptions to Customer Journey:


Identify and resolve delays or issues in the customer journey.

Build relationships with local third parties and liaise with subcontractors to smooth customer journeys, especially in cases of delays to installations.

Provide face-to-face support for customers with communication challenges when required.

Suggest improvements to service delivery and the overall customer experience.


Support Complaints & Appeals:


Handle customer complaints and appeals, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
Act as a key contact for complaints assigned by the Customer Manager or Senior Customer Service Officer.


Key Contacts:

Home Energy Scotland

Energy Saving Trust

Installation Companies


General Terms & Conditions:


No overtime payments for this role.

A Disclosure Scotland check may be required.
Employment may be terminated based on the results of the check.

Responsibilities may be reviewed and modified in consultation with line management.

This position does not involve line management duties.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

WCA Case Administrator Team Leader
Band: 5
Location: Croydon

Here at Serco, we deliver health assessments that help determine eligibility for benefits on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Our extensive experience supporting complex case management services across the globe and experience of working with the DWP, enables us to impact a better future for all. Service users are treated with care and respect, and our colleagues thrive in a supportive culture.

As a WCA Case Administrator Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Case Administrators providing support to both the team and to the Customer as required. The Case Administrator Team Leader will oversee and determine work requirements to ensure TPL’s/KPI’s are successfully achieved and that the team meets all targets.
Key accountabilities

- Responsibility for performance management, absence management, career development, employee engagement and all disciplinary and/or grievance matters arising in the team.
- Effective management and deployment of employees to ensure that deadlines and targets are met within agreed timescales.
- Ensuring that medical, administrative, accommodation and IT resource utilisation is maximised.
- Producing and making active use of statistical data and work management reports to effectively manage workloads.
- Provide performance reports/ data as and when required.
- Building and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Manage multiple teams with a variety of job content and performance targets.


Essential skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop good relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work in an effective manner.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-motivation and awareness
- Excellent Team player
- Attention to detail.
- Must be flexible due to the demanding nature of the role.
- Understands the internal roles and responsibilities of the wider organisation.
- Influencing skills: able to challenge conventional ideas and persuade people to engage with new processes or developments to achieve business objectives.
- Organisation skills: demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload when multitasking in a rational manner both individually and for the team.
- Problem solving skills, analytical, logical thinker.
- Ability to manage change positively, effectively, and efficiently to achieve best outcomes.
- Positive attitude, personal drive to achieve and exceed targets and support others in achieving targets.
- Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative Adapts to changing circumstances and latest information that affects goals and plans; can play several distinct roles simultaneously according to the specific situation; smoothly adapts to ways of working within a new (customer) environment; experiments with new ways of doing things; takes a positive approach to dealing with change.
- Flexible and adaptable attitude: willing to undertake other ad hoc duties as required e.g., supporting other teams / cover team leader duties etc
- Innovative thinking and ability to inspire team members.

What we offer

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Options for annual leave purchase
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health cash plans, Bupa anytime helpline, free flu vaccines, eye tests and more.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.


About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone also has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco, you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – Serco Inspire (Gender), Serco Embrace (Multicultural), Serco Unlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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Job Description

Clerical Assistant - PKC12084
£23,819 - £24,889
Business Services, 2 High Street, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to work in the Council Building in 2 High Street. Perth, within Business Services supporting Services for Children, Young People & Justice.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Business Assistant with excellent customer service skills who is keen to embrace the variety of work that happens within this small team.

The type of core skills we are looking from you are, for example:

• Knowledge and experience of working with MS Office 365
• Excellent typing/word processing skills (including formatting reports which can contain detailed information relating to young people and their family circumstance)
• Working on databases i.e. updating social work records on the social care system
• Placing orders through the Council’s PECOS system and process invoices for payment
• Assisting in events management
• Assisting in managing equipment

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jennifer Cooper, Business and Management Officer on 01738 477449.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.

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What's involved with this role:

Interim Customer Care & Quality Manager

Reference no: CLA TCL 0009 6CEC / 1

Pay Rate: £25.48 per hour PAYE

37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

This opening assignment is for 6 months

City: CROYDON, LONDON

Croydon office Tues/Wed/Thurs. Home working on Mon/Fr

Role would have a team leader reporting into the who has approx 9 direct reports who are the customer and quality exec who log the defects.

The role is the manager position to ensure the TL and team log and complete all defects in the agreed timescales and work collaboratively with the construction teams to escalate where needed for swift resolution. A strong manager who could pick it up quickly with strong transferable skills. They definitely need to be strong on CRM, excel and reporting.

Qualifications:

A degree in business administration or a related field is often required.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of defect management as they may struggle otherwise with knowing what is wrong with the process/team etc.

Experience:

Experience in customer service, management, or quality assurance can also be beneficial.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to analyse data and make decisions based on their findings.


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us directly via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.

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Job Ref: CLA TCL 0009 6CEC / 1


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

Customer Care & Quality Manager needed in Croydon

The rate is £25.48ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 0009 6CEC / 1

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Customer Care & Quality Team responsible for logging all defects and ensuring correct policies, procedures and requirements are in place to ensure the best quality new home for customers at the point of handover from delivery.

The role is responsible for benchmark snagging and handover standards, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure the standards are met and defects resolved in a timely manner. What we are looking for: Ideal candidate will have experience delivering excellent customer service in a customer focused organisation. We are looking for someone with great attention to detail, comfortable with working in a fast paced environment and proven ability to lead and manage a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the team of Customer Care & Quality Executives ensuring KPIs, objectives and targets are met
• Work closely with Delivery Team to ensure contractors are being managed to complete works within the agreed timescales
• Motivate, inspire, coach and develop individuals to achieve outstanding performance through personal leadership style and behaviour
• Responsible for setting and documenting the handover Standards agreed in the Employer Requirements and working with
• Delivery to ensure these are met

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London-based housing association who are seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their team on an initial 3 month contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Housing Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
RATE: £34.77 to £38.28 per hour LTD
CONTRACT: 3 months, 35 hours per week

Please note that this role would be hybrid working.

The Role

• To manage a caseload of matters in relation to housing management, landlord and tenant and other contentious litigation matters
• Caseload would consist of disrepair, tenancy management possession claims, ASB and landlord & tenant matters
• To draft legal proceedings, witness statements and pleadings

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate
• Experience of working within the public sector (e.g. Housing Association, local authority)
• Strong technical understanding of housing litigation cases

If this Housing Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250 each.

Forklift Field Service Engineer (Mobile Mechanic/Vehicle Technician)

Croydon, Rochester, Tunbridge, Dartford, Redhill Areas

8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

£33,000 - £39,000 Dependant on Experience

Benefits: Paid Door to Door Travel + Overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 (OTE £40-45K) + Fully Expensed Ford Transit Custom Van (can be used for personal use) + Fuel Card + 6% Employer and 4% Employee Pension + Training Package + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + IT Equipment + Uniform and Washed Weekly + Shopping/Discount Vouchers

Forklift Field Service Engineer role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of forklift trucks. You’ll enjoy a local field based role offering comprehensive on the job training, extensive benefits package and progression routes.

The Forklift Field Service Engineer role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. This is also a great career opportunity for vehicle technicians looking to move into a new industry as the company will fully train. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills.

The company are a manufacturer of forklift trucks. Part of a team in the area, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown coverage on a range of forklifts and associated equipment. No stay away or extensive travel is required. Overtime is available if desired mostly in the week.

The Forklift Field Service Engineer Role in Brief:

*Carry out PPM and breakdown on materials handling machinery on a field service engineering basis
*Reactive breakdown coverage within the allocated geographical area
*Complete comprehensive training to get fully competent on all machinery and equipment
*Spares placed in van overnight

The Forklift Field Service Engineer Person Required:

*Plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment, automotive technicians/motor trade will also be suitable
*Engine diagnostics and some basic electrical skills
*Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.


Paediatric Neurodisability Health Care Assistant

*A rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 to join our team of HCAs as part of the Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Team at St Giles School*

Tulip- The Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Service have a Special School Nursing Team based out of St Giles School. The role will support CYP with disabilities and complex health needs to attend school by delivering daily planned healthcare interventions. HCAs support with enteral feeding, catheter and stoma care, assisting the nurses with the delivery of respiratory symptom management plans and the administration of risk assessed medications during the school day. The role comes with training and support offering the completion of the HCA care certificate as part of the initial preceptorship period.

Additional non-clinical tasks include reviewing continence needs and product provision via the Tena, Indigo system, management of stock and equipment including Nutricia Homeward, monitoring and recording of regular heights and weights and support during the delivery of public health clinics held at the school.

Please note this role isMonday- Friday 32.5hrs per week term time only 08.45-15.45and the salary will therefore be pro rata at 77% of the total AFC Band 3 with HCAs outer London allowance.



The Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Team provides co-ordination and case management of children with highly complex and unstable long-term conditions in partnership with health, education and social care organisations.

The aim of the service is to provide a dedicated specialist children’s nurse to promote standards of excellence and manage the clinical risk of complex, unstable and vulnerable children in the community within the context of family centred care thereby reducing the need for secondary care interventions.

The Special School Nursing Pathwayfacilitates children and young people with healthcare needs, between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age, to access the education curriculum. The Band 3 healthcare assistants support the staff nurses to provide nursing care to children and young people with complex medical needs and learning disabilities carrying out daily clinical care as allocated by the nurse in charge. The post holder will work between the special schools in Croydon and be based at St Giles School.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role, please contact the manager if you have any further questions. Please note, if sufficient amount of applicants are received this job may close earlier than it's closing date.

PLEASE NOTE: Advert will close once a sufficient amount of applications have been received.

Interview date: TBC


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role, please contact the manager if you have any further questions. Please note, if sufficient amount of applicants are received this job may close earlier than it's closing date. PLEASE NOTE: Advert will close once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. Interview date: TBC

WCA Case Administrator Team Leader
Band: 5
Location: Croydon

Here at Serco, we deliver health assessments that help determine eligibility for benefits on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Our extensive experience supporting complex case management services across the globe and experience of working with the DWP, enables us to impact a better future for all. Service users are treated with care and respect, and our colleagues thrive in a supportive culture.

As a WCA Case Administrator Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Case Administrators providing support to both the team and to the Customer as required. The Case Administrator Team Leader will oversee and determine work requirements to ensure TPL’s/KPI’s are successfully achieved and that the team meets all targets.
Key accountabilities

- Responsibility for performance management, absence management, career development, employee engagement and all disciplinary and/or grievance matters arising in the team.
- Effective management and deployment of employees to ensure that deadlines and targets are met within agreed timescales.
- Ensuring that medical, administrative, accommodation and IT resource utilisation is maximised.
- Producing and making active use of statistical data and work management reports to effectively manage workloads.
- Provide performance reports/ data as and when required.
- Building and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Manage multiple teams with a variety of job content and performance targets.


Essential skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop good relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work in an effective manner.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-motivation and awareness
- Excellent Team player
- Attention to detail.
- Must be flexible due to the demanding nature of the role.
- Understands the internal roles and responsibilities of the wider organisation.
- Influencing skills: able to challenge conventional ideas and persuade people to engage with new processes or developments to achieve business objectives.
- Organisation skills: demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload when multitasking in a rational manner both individually and for the team.
- Problem solving skills, analytical, logical thinker.
- Ability to manage change positively, effectively, and efficiently to achieve best outcomes.
- Positive attitude, personal drive to achieve and exceed targets and support others in achieving targets.
- Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative Adapts to changing circumstances and latest information that affects goals and plans; can play several distinct roles simultaneously according to the specific situation; smoothly adapts to ways of working within a new (customer) environment; experiments with new ways of doing things; takes a positive approach to dealing with change.
- Flexible and adaptable attitude: willing to undertake other ad hoc duties as required e.g., supporting other teams / cover team leader duties etc
- Innovative thinking and ability to inspire team members.

What we offer

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Options for annual leave purchase
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Wisdom App, Simply Health cash plans, Bupa anytime helpline, free flu vaccines, eye tests and more.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.


About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, but everyone also has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco, you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – Serco Inspire (Gender), Serco Embrace (Multicultural), Serco Unlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

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Service Advisor Vacancy -Croydon
Salary: £29,000 Basic OTE £41,000 + and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, Saturday mornings on a rota - full time, permanent position

OC18974

We have a new vacancy for a Service Advisor for my client's main dealership in Croydon. Excellent opportunity for a Service Advisor to join a high performing team. This role suits a Service Advisor looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Role:

• This Service Advisor position entails dealing with the customer as they wish to book their vehicle into the workshop. Delivering high levels of customer service you will find their requirements and advise on cost, time scale and what exactly will happen
• The role is with a busy dealership that requires someone who can deal with the volumes while delivering a high standard of customer service

Requirement:

• The right individual must have previous motor trade experience. We may consider someone from an independent garage who can show the knowledge, confidence and driven manner.
• Have a steady work history
• At least 2 years' experience working within the motor trade / car dealership as a Service Advisor
• Pinnacle or Kerridge experience is preferable but not essential. Having experience with some sort of dealership system.
• Looking for a confident, friendly and professional individual with a strong customer service background.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDAS

Consultant: Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Would you like a Customer Service Advisor role within a supportive, friendly team in a business that makes a difference, offers hybrid working and early finish on Fridays, and that puts an emphasis on looking after its staff - valuing your ideas? Do you pride yourself on taking ownership of queries and issues, seeing them through to a successful conclusion?

A well established, industry leading non-for-profit organisation are looking for a Customer Service Advisor to join their collaborative client facing team. In this fast paced, busy role you will be responsible for providing an efficient and seamless support function to customers across the UK via phone, e-mail and letter, providing empathy. Your ability to priortise, multi-task and adapt to urgent situations will be very important, along with your impressive attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

As Customer Service Advisor, your new role will involve:

- Being a point of contact for all customers throughout the UK providing over the phone and email advice and support
- Taking ownership and resolving escalations, queries, issues and complaints, effectively and efficiently via phone and e-mail through a creative approach
- Keeping both customers’ accounts and own records accurately updated on all systems ensuring the quality of information is maintained
- Supplying costs and charges for equipment, helping the client to understand which service they require
- Liaising with site contacts to clarify information and check assess for deliveries and collections
- Issuing invoices, allocating correct services, chasing payments and initiating dispatch of equipment
- Cross-selling and promoting additional services
- Using the CRM database and client portal to manage requests for services

I'm interested in speaking with candidates who have experience working as a Customer Service Advisor; Customer Service Administrator; Customer Service Executive, Associate, Agent; Customer Services Advisor, Executive; Call Centre Advisor, Agent or Contact Centre Advisor, Agent in a highly pressurised environment, and who possess the essential ability to multi-task and take ownership of all queries and issues from customers - in a sensitive and empathetic manner. Solid IT skills in MS Office (in particular MS Excel) are important too along with experience using a CRM database.

Salary for this position is c. £26,000 p.a. (depending on level of experience).

Benefits include up to 10% bonus, hybrid working from home, great pension contribution, free parking, team lunches / dinners, early finish on Fridays and private healthcare insurance.

The business offer free parking on-site at their offices. If you're taking public transport the offices are easily accessible via bus. The nearest train station is 15-20 minutes walk away.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.
Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.
Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

Role Purpose:
This is a great opportunity to join the IT Service Desk team that provides technical support to our store and head office colleagues. Working as Service Desk Analyst, you will be part of a team that wants you to learn and grow your IT career

A typical day in this role includes:
Provide technical support, responding to incidents and service requests raised with the Service Desk via phone, email and remote control
Provide technical support, responding to incidents and service requests raised with the Service Desk via phone, email and remote control
Provide first-line investigation and diagnosis.
Ensure all incidents and service requests are logged and assigned, with appropriate levels of detail, categorisation and prioritization
Take pride in ensuring that incidents are responded to and resolved in a timely manner to meet defined service level targets.
Complete relevant and skilled investigations, before escalating to other support groups.
Maintain a high degree of customer service and adherence to ITIL service management principles, taking ownership of incidents and requests, and being proactive when dealing with users


This job is a good fit for you if:
You enjoy learning new skills and putting them into practice
You are good at self-management and can prioritise your time
You can easily and effectively communicate with your peers and your customers
You are motivated by delivering great service
You get satisfaction through understanding and resolving a problem
You are curious and proactive, and keen to develop your skills

What you’ll need:
Excellent communication skills
Able to flex your communication style to suit your audience
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Experience in a customer service role would be an advantage


Here's what's in it for you
33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
Company pension matching and bonus
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
Come and be part of something special.
Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.
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We need Van Drivers, NOW!

Working within the Sheffield area, we require a customer facing van driver to enhance the performance of our existing team!

Carrying out commercial deliveries of floor coverings such as carpets, carpet tiles, vinyl and floor preparation materials for trade customers


For this position, you must have:
- A valid UK driving licence.
- No more than 6 points.
- 60 days commercial van experience in the last 6 months.
- No DD, DR or DI offences.


This is long term ongoing work.

This role is Monday to Friday 07.00 start time, Averaging 10 hour shifts.

This role pays an hourly rate of £12.00.

We do not provide visa sponsorships.