Customer Service Representative (1 year FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in industrial process fluids seeks a Customer Service Representative in Manchester for a fixed-term contract. The role offers the opportunity to support customers in a dynamic team environment, requiring proactive communication and excellent organizational skills. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and fluent English skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Attractive Wellbeing programs

Excellent onboarding and training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar customer service role in an industrial or manufacturing context.
• Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customers and manage requests for quotations.
• Ensure service compliance with commercial agreements.
• Keep information in the software updated.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-first Mindset

Collaborative Approach

Proactive Attitude

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Customer Service Representative (1 year FTC), manchester

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Client:

Quaker Houghton

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

As a Customer Service Representative, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive exceptional support throughout their journey with us.

What’s in it for you?

• Health insurance.
• Attractive Wellbeing, CSR, Sustainability, Women Inclusion & Diversity programs.
• Excellent onboarding and training programs as part of our QH University platform.
• Join a team of top experts passionate about innovation and a company that nurtures that passion.

What will you do?

• Communicate daily with customers, internal departments, and affiliates so customer expectations are met.
• Prepare and manage requests for quotations.
• Handle all orders efficiently and expeditiously.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production and Sales so that all internal departments are aligned and well informed.
• Ensure our service is compliant with commercial agreements.
• Keep the information in our software up to date; we work with JD Edwards.
• Follow all process standards & regulations such as: SOX and BSI.
• Support and work together with the other EMEA Customer Service Teams to reach company goals.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset. The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience in a similar customer service role, ideally within an international industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• A proactive attitude with the ability to set priorities, take initiative, and adapt to changing needs.

• A collaborative approach and a good sense of humor—team spirit is important to us!

• Fluency in English (professional level) is essential; German language skills are a plus.

Contract type:

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic, international team.

About Us

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.