Customer Service Representative

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a Customer Care Expert in Ipswich. You will handle customer inquiries, maintain effective communication, and provide exceptional service. Strong communication skills and customer service experience are required. This role offers a collaborative environment with benefits including up to 25 days of annual leave and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Up to 25 days of annual leave

Extra day off on your birthday

Retail discounts

Holiday buy scheme

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer service role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries across various channels.
• Record breakdown calls and assign clear ETAs.
• Deliver helpful information to customers in a professional manner.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and service providers.
• Manage personal and shared inboxes promptly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Grade C in GCSE English Language

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Our client is a leading supplier of heavy plant especially telehandlers and roto telehandlers across the country and they are looking to add a Customer Care Expert to their depot in Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of a fast-growing, forward-thinking company.

Customer Service Representative Job Overview

• Respond to a minimum of 40 phone calls per day, along with handling additional incoming customer inquiries across various channels.
• Accurately record breakdown calls, apply correct status codes, and ensure each job is assigned a clear ETA.
• Deliver clear, concise, and helpful information to customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Coordinate with mobile fitters and third-party engineers to help minimise site delays and ensure timely service delivery.
• Manage both personal and shared inboxes, ensuring all emails are promptly actioned, categorised, and filed appropriately.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, depots, mobile technicians, and third-party service providers.
• Complete general administrative tasks and provide support as needed to the wider team.
• Escalate issues involving depots or external suppliers to the Hire and Service Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Mobile Controller to monitor site ETAs and follow up on updates from third-party providers.
• Address and resolve customer queries promptly and professionally via phone and email.
• Supply clients with relevant asset information upon request.
• Consistently deliver an exceptional level of customer service to both new and existing clients across all communication platforms.

Customer Service Representative Job Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a minimum Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and effective negotiation skills.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with others via phone, email, and in-person.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, effectively prioritise tasks, and manage a busy workload independently.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer service role is essential.
• Previous knowledge or experience within the plant hire industry is highly desirable.

Customer Service Representative Salary & Benefits

• Monday-Friday (7:30-5:00)
• Inclusion in our company bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Access to a wide range of benefits, including retail discounts and a holiday buy scheme
• A fun and supportive work environment with a team that truly values what you do

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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