Customer Service Advisor (Complaints) - Plymouth

Reed Talent Solutions; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Customer Service Advisors in Plymouth. The role involves providing solutions via telephone and email, with a focus on delivering quality service. Candidates should have contact center experience and passion for customer service. Pay is £12.97 per hour with around 37.5 hours weekly. This temporary position may last up to 12 weeks with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Proven record in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Ability to handle difficult complaints professionally.
• Good level of spoken English and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-time solutions for customers via telephone and email.
• Handle consecutive phone calls and manage complaints effectively.
• Deliver excellent quality of service within agreed handling time.

Skills

Customer service passion

Telephone experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle complaints

Job description

Customer Service Advisors wanted!

Angard Staffing is the dedicated provider of Customer Service Advisors to Royal Mail’s contact centres across the UK. Due to an increase in workload volumes, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for customer service to join the team on a temporary basis at our key site in Plymouth.

The aim of the role will be to provide first time solutions for customers, via telephone and email, within agreed handling times whilst delivering excellent quality of service. We are looking for candidates who are familiar with working in a contact centre and are comfortable using a multi-screen environment.

Job Details

• Role: Customer Service Advisor
• Location: Plymouth, PL9 7HJ
• Start Dates: 22/09/2025
• Pay Rate: £12.97 per hour
• Contract: Temporary (up to 12 weeks, with potential extension)
• Hours: Around 37.5 hours per week, between 8:00am – 18:30pm Monday – Saturday (Saturday work is essential, you will get a random day off in the week)

*Annual leave is not permitted during the first two weeks of training - minimal annual leave after this may be authorised if it is pre-booked however cannot be guaranteed*

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-time solutions for customers via telephone and email.
• Handle consecutive phone calls and manage complaints effectively.
• Deliver excellent quality of service within agreed handling time.

Desirable Qualities

• Proven record in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Quick, accurate typist with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle difficult complaints professionally and with resilience.
• Excellent telephone manner and telephony experience.
• Proficient in email, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
• Creative problem solver with a focus on resolution.
• Accurate and consistent data input.

Required Skills/Experience

• Passion for delivering great customer experiences.
• Confidence in taking consecutive phone calls and handling complaints.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workloads.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing customer demands.
• Enthusiastic and responsive.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Call centre/contact centre experience is essential. Strong transferable skills from other customer service backgrounds will be considered.
• Good level of spoken English and clear communication skills.

Work Environment

• Inclusive and friendly atmosphere.
• Supportive team culture.

If you have the resilience and passion for customer service, and meet these criteria, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you! Are you ready to join our team?