Customer Service Executive

White Horse Employment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Customer Service Executive who excels in building customer relationships and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include providing professional assistance, processing orders accurately, and promoting customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and prior experience in customer service. This position offers a salary of £24-26k along with attractive benefits, including 33 days of paid holiday and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

33 days paid holiday

Birthday day off

Company bonus scheme

Employer assistance programme

Employer pension contribution (3%)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service, order processing, or sales support.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Confident using CRM, ERP, or order management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional assistance to customers.
• Ensure accurate and efficient order processing and returns.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and follow-up.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

CRM/ERP familiarity

Job description

About the Role

White Horse are proud to be partnering with a well‑established business experiencing continued growth across the UK and international markets. We’re seeking a Customer Service Executive who brings energy, empathy, and precision to every interaction.

In this role, you’ll be the key contact for customers and distributors — ensuring every enquiry, order, and request is handled with care and efficiency. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

This isn’t just about answering calls or processing orders — it’s about becoming a trusted partner for customers, solving problems, and helping the business deliver on its promise of quality and reliability.

Core Responsibilities

Customer Support

• Provide timely, accurate, and professional assistance to customers.
• Respond to queries regarding orders, products, pricing, and stock availability.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships through effective communication and follow‑up.

Customer Satisfaction

• Promote a customer‑first culture and help drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor customer feedback to identify opportunities for service enhancement.

Order & Returns Processing

• Ensure all orders and returns are processed accurately and efficiently within agreed service levels.
• Manage specialist order processes, including preparing commercial invoices and booking deliveries or collections.

Proactive Sales Support

• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross‑sell during customer interactions.
• Encourage customers to increase order values and meet carriage‑paid thresholds.

Customer Service Administration

• Complete daily administrative tasks, including invoice runs, EDI order monitoring, and backorder allocation.
• Support sales representatives with stock reports and customer requests.
• Maintain and update special pricing and website stock levels.
• Take payments securely over the phone and manage customer account transactions.

Key Performance Indicators

• Order accuracy and processing time (under 60 minutes)
• Resolution of open enquiries
• Call handling efficiency
• Completion of daily and weekly operational checks
• Customer satisfaction (NPS score)

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in customer service, order processing, or sales support (preferably within a B2B environment).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Customer‑focused approach with a proactive and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Confident using CRM, ERP, or order management systems (EDI experience beneficial).

Package and Benefits

• 33 days’ paid holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• Birthday day off
• Company‑wide bonus scheme
• Employer assistance programme
• Employer pension contribution (3%)
• Regular reward and recognition initiatives
• Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious team environment

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality service that exceeds customer expectations. This role provides an engaging work environment where your communication skills can truly make a difference.

Salary £24-26k