Customer Service Advisor

JT Search; Barry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Search in Barry, United Kingdom, is recruiting a Customer Service Advisor to handle enquiries by phone, email and in person. The role emphasizes clear, helpful responses and respectful interaction.

Under general supervision, you will gather information, assess gaps, defuse conflicts and refer complex issues to the Team Leader. You will keep records, protect data, and collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to reach solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a customer facing role.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries by phone, email and in person.
• Gather and assess information accurately, spotting gaps or inconsistencies.
• Defuse difficult situations and respond in ways that don't escape conflict.
• Give initial support to customers who are worried or in difficulty, and refer them on when they need more support.
• Keep accurate records and handle personal data in line with data protection requirements.
• Work with colleagues, external organisations and partner agencies to come to an effective resolution.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Experience in customer facing role

Education

Level 3 qualifications (e.g. 2 A Levels)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Customer Service Advisor, you'll deal with enquiries, making sure everyone gets a clear, helpful and respectful response. You'll work under general supervision, but you'll often be trusted to make decisions and solve problems on your own. You'll report to a Team Leader and have no supervisory responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Handle enquiries by phone, email and in person
• Gather and assess information accurately, spotting gaps or inconsistencies by listening to the customer
• Defuse difficult situations and respond in ways that don't escape conflict
• Give initial support to customers who are worried or in difficulty, and refer them on when they need more support
• Keep accurate records and handle personal data in line with data protection requirements
• Work with colleagues, external organisations and partner agencies to come to an effective resolution.

You will:

• Seek feedback and give it constructively
• Work cooperatively and build rapport quickly
• Think critically, weigh up options and make sound decisions
• Be open to new ways of working and suggest improvements

Essential

• Minimum Level 3 qualifications (e.g. 2 A Levels, grades A-F) or equivalent experience
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Experience in a customer facing role