Customer Service Agent

Breedon Group plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Share Saver Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Breedon Group plc's Ready Mix division is seeking a Customer Service Agent to support the Midlands region, handling inbound enquiries, scheduling orders and planning transport for timely deliveries.

You will chase orders proactively, maintain accurate records in the Excalibur system and strive to deliver First Call Resolution with a professional Breedon service.

This is a fixed term position based at Breedon Head Office in Derbyshire, with a competitive salary and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced customer service environments.
• Ability to handle inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Making customers happy with proactive, innovative service.
• Aim for First Call Resolution and efficient issue handling.
• Own customer problems, set realistic expectations and follow-up.
• Record enquiries and input orders on Excalibur system.
• Keep customers informed and coordinate with partners across functions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Professionalism

Time management

Tools

Excalibur

Job description

Department: Customer Service and Distribution

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Department: Customer Service and Distribution

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Description

The Customer Service Agent is a key member of the Ready Mix concrete team focused on providing excellent customer service and providing support to the Midlands region.

You will be responsible for dealing with inbound enquiries from customers, scheduling the orders, planning the transport and proactive order chasing.

To positively represent the Breedon brand the Customer Service Agent offers our customers an excellent and professional service.

This is a fixed term position.

Key Responsibilities

• Making our Customers Happy. Be proactive and innovative whilst ensuring you create an exceptional experience.
• Always aiming for First Call Resolution. Our customers’ time is precious, so we need you to be effective and efficient.
• Being accountable for your actions. Take ownership of your customer, commit to solving their issue and be sure to set realistic expectations.
• Be able to handle complaints.
• Enquiries are to be recorded on the telephone enquiry pad.
• Input orders onto the Excalibur system.
• Add relevant notes to orders detailing any correspondence with the customer.
• To keep customers informed.
• To follow our values (Keep it Simple, show we care, Make it Happen, Strive to improve).
• Timely response to customers’ enquiries, queries and complaints in an efficient manner.
• Proactive planning and tracking orders to completion.
• Scheduling and rescheduling orders whilst utilising haulage fleet effectively.
• Compiling and maintaining accurate records as required.
• Communicating effectively with commercial, production and haulage partners.
• An ability and desire to adapt cross functionally as and when required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• To be able to perform consistently against our main KPI’s.
• To strive for continuous improvement with a focus on finding the right solution.
• To be positive - it breeds and our customers feel it. Come to work with a smile.
• Be able to work well under pressure and to multitask.
• Show resilience and the skill to deal with challenging customers and situations.
• Show flexibility when it comes to business needs and change.
• To demonstrate absolute care for our customers, our colleagues and our business.
• Effective time management, adhering to administrative policies and procedures.

Job Benefits

• A tailored, competitive salary.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top.
• Share Saver Scheme.
• Company Life Assurance Scheme.
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands.