Customer Service Representative

Adecco; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Customer Service Representative for a temporary to permanent role located in Rougham, Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will manage customer orders, communicate effectively with clients, and perform administrative tasks. A competitive hourly rate of £13.46, along with a supportive work environment and potential for permanent employment, is offered. Strong communication skills and IT competency are essential.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Full-time hours (08:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday)

Opportunity for permanent employment

Supportive work environment

Family-owned business culture

Qualifications

• Strong telephone manner and confident communicator.
• Proven organisational skills with previous administrative experience.
• Professional attitude and ability to work under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Enter customer orders into the in-house computer system.
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers via telephone and email.
• Track and trace deliveries to ensure timely arrival.

Skills

Strong telephone manner

Confident communicator

Competent IT skills

Proven organisational skills

Good numeracy skills

Good literacy skills

Professional attitude

Ability to work under own initiative

Tools

MS Office Suite

In-house computer system

Online carrier systems

Job description

Job Title: Customer Service Representative

Location: Rougham, Bury St Edmunds

Contract Details: Temp To Perm

Salary: £13.46 per hour

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive hourly rate
Full-time hours (08:00 - 17:00, Monday - Friday)
Opportunity for permanent employment
Supportive work environment
Family-owned business culture

Responsibilities:

Enter customer orders into the in-house computer system.
Book haulage for deliveries using online carrier systems and email.
Track and trace deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
Communicate directly with customers and suppliers via telephone and email.
Record and respond to customer complaints professionally.
Liaise with warehouse and finance teams for order handling and account updates.
Investigate stock-related queries effectively.
Build solid relationships with customers for enhanced service.
Perform general administrative tasks as required.

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Strong telephone manner and confident communicator.
Competent IT skills, particularly in MS Office.
Proven organisational skills with previous administrative experience.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
Professional attitude and ability to work under own initiative.

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

Knowledge of import/export procedures.
Experience in logistics and food storage/handling.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Technologies:

In-house computer system for order entry.
Online carrier systems for haulage booking.
MS Office Suite for daily tasks and communication.Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Customer Service Representative

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Jul 3rd 2025

Closes:

Aug 3rd 2025

Sector:

Customer Services

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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