Customer Service Planner (Operations - Customer/Administration)

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team. The role involves managing high volumes of calls to schedule appointments, ensuring that Service Level Agreements are met while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have experience in customer service and planning, with strong administration and communication skills. Benefits include a bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, and extensive wellbeing support. Apply now to become part of a company that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Flexible Working

Volunteering (2 days paid)

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or similar.
• Ability to prioritise works and manage jobs.
• Passion for customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volumes of calls and schedule appointments.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements are met.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Planning knowledge

Good communication skills

Technical background

Administration skills

Job description

Fixed Term Contract – 6 Months - Full Time

About the Role

Joining our team, you’ll be responsible for high volumes of calls liaising with clients, sub‑contractors, suppliers, and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given. You will excel in dealing with residents as part of our back‑office using a range of communication methods including telephone and email.

Using our in‑house system, you’ll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors to jobs, discuss complex repairs, demanding customers and those who have suffered service failure, where your role is to instil the customers confidence.

About You

Candidates will have the following:

• Customer Service and Planning experience in social housing or similar.
• Technical background would be advantageous.
• Planning knowledge of what works can be sequenced or can be undertaken concurrently.
• Ability to prioritise works and ensure works‑in‑progress jobs are within target and appointed where practicable.
• Good Administration skills and computer skills
• Good communication skills e.g. ability to communicate with different stakeholders at different levels
• Passionate about service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking, and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people is key to our success.

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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.