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Customer Service Assistant

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£12.5 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Customer Service Assistant position is located in Basingstoke and is a full-time, temp-to-perm role.
  • The salary for this position is £12.50 per hour, and candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the first point of contact for customer queries and will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships.
  • Key responsibilities include responding to customer inquiries via phone and email, utilizing various systems for prompt answers, and escalating urgent issues as necessary.
  • Ideal applicants should possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and familiarity with logistics operations is desirable.

Customer Service Assistant

  • Location: Basingstoke
  • Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
  • Salary: £12.50 per hour
  • Shift Patterns: Sunday - Thursday 06:00 - 14:30 or Tuesday - Saturday 08:00 - 16:30

My client is seeking confident and dedicated Customer Service Assistants to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to providing exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for customer queries and will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing customer relationships.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Take telephone calls and emails from customers, providing timely and accurate responses.
  • Use various systems to endeavour to answer customer queries immediately.
  • Assign queries which cannot be answered immediately to designated “responder groups” and expedite a response.
  • Escalate delays or urgent issues to senior management teams.
  • Develop strong relationships with customers and become the expert on the designated customer.
  • Proactively contact customers regularly to ensure there are no issues and seek feedback.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in customer services.
  • Experience in logistics operations and operational roles is desirable.
  • Familiarity with DWS systems and ticketing systems is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to drive, as this is essential for the role.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Opportunities for permanent conversion.
  • Structured shift patterns.
  • Dynamic and supportive work environment.

To apply for this Customer Service Assistant position, please submit your CV or contact Hannah at Reed Basingstoke.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.