Customer Service Representative (1 year FTC)

ZipRecruiter; Stretford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial process fluids seeks a Customer Service Representative in Stretford. This fixed-term role involves supporting customers and ensuring efficient order management within a dynamic international team. Ideal candidates should be proactive, have strong communication skills, and possess a degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working schedule

Competitive pay + bonus program

Health insurance

Great pension scheme

Attractive Wellbeing programs

Excellent onboarding and training programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar customer service role within an international industrial environment.
• Fluency in English; German skills are a plus.
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with customers and internal departments.
• Prepare and manage requests for quotations.
• Handle all orders efficiently and expeditiously.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer-first Mindset

Proactive Attitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

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?

• Hybrid & flexible working schedule.
• Competitive pay + bonus program.
• Health insurance.
• Great pension scheme.
• Attractive Wellbeing, CSR, Sustainability, Women & 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:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• 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 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 , 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.