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Customer Service Advisor Social Housing, Repairs

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS16 5UY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • My client is seeking two Customer Service Advisors for their Basildon contract, focusing on asset management for housing associations and local authorities.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in the repair and maintenance sector or a trade-based background, along with strong administration and communication skills.
  • The role involves scheduling appointments, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring service level agreements are met.
  • The position offers a salary of £22,000 to £25,000, and candidates are expected to have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • In return, the company provides a range of benefits including a profit share scheme, enhanced pension plan, and flexible working options.

Your new companyMy client provides integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Their services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliance services and planned maintenance works. Your new roleThey are currently looking for two Customer Service Advisors to join their Basildon contract. You'll be responsible for liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure their contractual Service Level Agreements are met, and no false promises are given. You'll liaise with supervisory teams and the regional buyers to ensure materials / equipment is ready for use at the agreed appointment times.Using their MSi system, you'll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors for jobs, discuss complex repairs, demanding customers and those who have suffered service failure, where your role is to instil the customers' confidence.What you'll need to succeedCandidates will have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong administration, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal. With excellent customer service skills, you'll have previous experience within the repair and maintenance sector, or a trade-based background, with good problem-solving skills. What you'll get in return

  • Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
  • Enhanced Pension Plan
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
  • Life Assurance & Accident Cover
  • Share Save
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
  • Buy & Sell Holiday
  • Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
  • Cycle to Work
  • Volunteering (2 days paid)
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
  • Loyalty & Values Awards
  • Funded Professional Subscription

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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