Customer Care Co-ordinator

Barratt Redrow; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building construction sector is seeking a Customer Care Co-ordinator. In this role, you will ensure customers receive top-notch care, coordinating between teams to resolve any issues effectively. An ideal candidate will have customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to quality and professionalism.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

26 days' holiday

Choice of Flexible Benefits

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Assertive and resilient when dealing with customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve all customer-related issues efficiently.
• Coordinate customer care administration to ensure effective operation.
• Provide administrative support and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Player

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Professional secretarial/administration experience

Tools

MS Office

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The Customer Care team make sure home buyers receive the very best care following their home buying experience.

Being in a customer-facing role with us is a little bit different than most businesses. Our customers expect their homes to be of the highest standard, and you'll make sure they are, by being on hand with answers and practical help. Because of the things you'll be dealing with we look, ideally, for construction or building experience. More importantly than that though, is your passion for quality and professionalism.

Reporting to either the Head of Customer Care or Customer Care Office Manager, to support the Head of Customer Care in managing all customer- related issues through to resolution, by direct communications with our internal and external Customers, coordinating the administration of the department to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.

You will be expected to:

• Ensure personal and team compliance with all relevant SHE policies and procedures, putting the safety of our teams as first priority.
• To fully adhere to the Barratt Redrow standard Customer Care policies and procedures, ensuring that all issues raised by our customers are dealt with professionally, quickly and to their complete satisfaction.
• Ensure all contacts (calls, emails, online, Social Media) received are handled professionally and courteously, with all issues appropriately recorded in the Company's IT system.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure the department provides continual telephone cover throughout the working day.
• Arrange the inspection of remedial enquiries where necessary to agree valid warranty issues.
• Liaise between Site Management teams, Customer Care Technicians and external Sub-contractors to ensure all remedial works are completed efficiently, in accordance with the NHBC Buildmark Warranty (or any other warranty provider) and in line with the company's stated Service Level Agreements.
• Communicate with the Head of Customer Care to ensure all defects are dealt with by the appropriate personnel and in a cost-effective manner.
• Utilise the IT system and associated reporting to manage resolution of defects and identify to the Head of Customer Care where performance is falling below expected levels.
• Liaise with the Commercial/Buying departments to order materials in accordance with arrangements made for defect resolution and complete contra-charges where applicable.
• Liaise with all other Departments to ensure Customer enquiries or concerns are addressed professionally and efficiently.
• Provide administrative support for the Department, to include handling and responding to all customer correspondence, electronic and paper filing, production of reports, record Action Logs (a record of minutes or actions arising from a meeting/project) for internal meetings.
• Attend appropriate internal meetings to represent the department and be the voice of the customer, promoting improvements in service delivery across functions.
• Undertake post-completion satisfaction calls to customers.
• Manage customer complaints and resolve legacy issues, where appropriate, efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers perform in adherence with our company SLA, and utilise the Contra Charge Process where applicable.
• Update weekly reports and distribute to relevant personnel.
• Promote and act in accordance with all Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
• Carry out other appropriate ad hoc duties as and when required.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

What you'll be doing?

The Customer Care team make sure home buyers receive the very best care following their home buying experience.

Being in a customer-facing role with us is a little bit different than most businesses. Our customers expect their homes to be of the highest standard, and you'll make sure they are, by being on hand with answers and practical help. Because of the things you'll be dealing with we look, ideally, for construction or building experience. More importantly than that though, is your passion for quality and professionalism.

Reporting to either the Head of Customer Care or Customer Care Office Manager, to support the Head of Customer Care in managing all customer- related issues through to resolution, by direct communications with our internal and external Customers, coordinating the administration of the department to ensure it operates efficiently and effectively.

You will be expected to:

• Ensure personal and team compliance with all relevant SHE policies and procedures, putting the safety of our teams as first priority.
• To fully adhere to the Barratt Redrow standard Customer Care policies and procedures, ensuring that all issues raised by our customers are dealt with professionally, quickly and to their complete satisfaction.
• Ensure all contacts (calls, emails, online, Social Media) received are handled professionally and courteously, with all issues appropriately recorded in the Company's IT system.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure the department provides continual telephone cover throughout the working day.
• Arrange the inspection of remedial enquiries where necessary to agree valid warranty issues.
• Liaise between Site Management teams, Customer Care Technicians and external Sub-contractors to ensure all remedial works are completed efficiently, in accordance with the NHBC Buildmark Warranty (or any other warranty provider) and in line with the company's stated Service Level Agreements.
• Communicate with the Head of Customer Care to ensure all defects are dealt with by the appropriate personnel and in a cost-effective manner.
• Utilise the IT system and associated reporting to manage resolution of defects and identify to the Head of Customer Care where performance is falling below expected levels.
• Liaise with the Commercial/Buying departments to order materials in accordance with arrangements made for defect resolution and complete contra-charges where applicable.
• Liaise with all other Departments to ensure Customer enquiries or concerns are addressed professionally and efficiently.
• Provide administrative support for the Department, to include handling and responding to all customer correspondence, electronic and paper filing, production of reports, record Action Logs (a record of minutes or actions arising from a meeting/project) for internal meetings.
• Attend appropriate internal meetings to represent the department and be the voice of the customer, promoting improvements in service delivery across functions.
• Undertake post-completion satisfaction calls to customers.
• Manage customer complaints and resolve legacy issues, where appropriate, efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers perform in adherence with our company SLA, and utilise the Contra Charge Process where applicable.
• Update weekly reports and distribute to relevant personnel.
• Promote and act in accordance with all Group values, systems, policies and procedures.
• Carry out other appropriate ad hoc duties as and when required.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

What you'll need

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a professional secretarial/administration role.
• Previous experience in a demanding and fast paced customer service environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Office programs, with excellent keyboard skills.
• A strong team player, supportive of colleagues.
• Assertive, tenacious, with an ability to influence others and be resilient to challenging Customer demands.
• Self-disciplined, with excellent time management skills and the ability to coordinate a number of priorities.
• Ability to multi-task, and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Professional, assertive and pleasant manner in dealing with internal and external customers and contacts.
  
  
  
  
  

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Single Cover
• 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Building Construction

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