Customer Service Specialist

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Annual profit related bonus

Private healthcare for family

Pension

Long service awards

Monthly staff meetings

Family-run culture

Job summary

Artemis Clarke Ltd is seeking a proactive Customer Service Specialist to lead a small team and deliver an outstanding service experience. The role is office-based in a rural location, with responsibilities spanning order processing, issue resolution, and cross-department collaboration.

This full-time position runs 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will coach the team, drive service improvements, and contribute to a growing family‑run business renowned for its customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a small team or leading by example.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage escalations.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to high performance.
• Competent with data metrics and driving service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate a small team of Customer Service Advisors.
• Ensure orders are processed and released to the warehouse for dispatch.
• Monitor courier performance and report issues to Operations.
• Manage tickets and ensure timely repairs and service requests.
• Track back orders and delivery dates; keep customers informed.

Skills

Leadership

CRM systems

Communication

Metrics

Excel

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Are you an experienced customer service professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Service Specialist to lead a small, dedicated team and help deliver an outstanding service experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in supporting daily operations, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring the smooth running of the customer service function. You'll be responsible for leading by example, managing priorities, resolving escalated customer issues, and working closely with internal departments to ensure an efficient and seamless service.

Our client is based in a beautiful rural location, so applicants must have their own transport.

This is a full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with a one-hour lunch break.

Key Responsibilities of Customer Service Specialist

• Lead, support and motivate a small team of Customer Service Advisors.
• Ensure all customer orders are processed and released to the warehouse for same-day dispatch.
• Monitor courier performance and report delivery issues to the Operations team.
• Manage customer service tickets, ensuring repairs and service requests are progressed within agreed timescales.
• Track back orders and expected delivery dates, keeping customers informed where required.
• Maintain regular communication with the Sales and Marketing teams regarding operational updates and service changes.
• Produce weekly operational and performance reports.
• Handle complex customer enquiries and escalations, ensuring timely and satisfactory resolutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the overall customer experience.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a customer service supervisory, team leader or management position or with the drive and ability to develop into a Team Leader.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to manage customer escalations professionally.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop team members to achieve high performance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience using CRM or customer service management systems.
• The ability to interpret service data and use performance metrics to drive improvements.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Benefits include:

• 20 days annual leave
• Annual profit related bonus capped at 12% paid quarterly
• Private healthcare for family
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Monthly staff meetings and events
• The opportunity to work for a growing family run business who are highly recognised within their industry and have a motivational and inspiring culture

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