Customer Service Advisor

Livin Housing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing service provider in Croydon is seeking a Customer Service Advisor. This role involves being the first point of contact for tenants, handling various queries, and managing email communications. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, ideally with experience in a call centre environment. The position offers a supportive work culture and various employee benefits, including annual leave and discounts on services.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to EAP for counseling sessions

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a call centre environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of housing maintenance is desirable.
• Customer-focused and capable of multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls related to repairs and general enquiries.
• Manage email communications and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Perform administrative tasks including ordering materials and updating records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

NVQ or GCSE in Maths & English

Job description

Annual salary: up to £29,500.00

Customer Service Advisor

Location: Croydon

Salary: up to £29,500 Per Annum.

42.5 Hours Per Week (8-5 Monday-Friday)

Contract: Permanent

Mears Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing and care services. We deliver essential maintenance, regeneration, and customer support services to homes and communities across the country. Our teams work in partnership with local authorities, housing providers, and residents to ensure safe, well-maintained environments and exceptional customer experiences.

About the Role

As a Customer Service Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for tenants, handling incoming calls related to repairs, appointments, and general enquiries. You’ll also manage email communications, raise jobs, and coordinate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure work is scheduled and completed efficiently. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including ordering materials, updating records, and supporting the wider team with scheduling and follow‑ups. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast‑paced environment are essential.

Role Criteria

• Resolve queries, diagnose situations, and process requests with care and accuracy
• Use our bespoke system to log and manage customer interactions
• Provide admin support for Customer & Communications tasks
• Meet service level agreements and performance targets
• Build strong relationships across the business
• Create satisfaction by exceeding expectations
• Handle complaints professionally and empathetically
• Worked within a call centre environment
• Communicate naturally with strong interpersonal skills
• Stay calm under pressure with a sharp eye for detail
• Be adaptable, empathetic, and customer-focused
• Confidently use new systems and multitask effectively
• Show passion for making a difference in diverse communities
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Have basic knowledge of housing maintenance and call centre environments (desirable but not essential)
• Hold an NVQ or GCSE in Maths & English (pass)

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to EAP which includes counselling sessions
• Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

Equal Opportunities

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). To coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.