Customer Service Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international supply chain organization is seeking a Customer Service Team Leader for their Hull offices. The successful candidate will oversee the customer service team, enhance client satisfaction, and ensure compliance with customs and international trade regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership experience in a logistics environment and excel in communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service leadership within supply chain/logistics is required.
• Strong understanding of customs compliance and international trade processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the customer service team.
• Improve customer satisfaction by developing processes and service quality standards.
• Oversee compliance with customs-related activities and documentation.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Customer Service Team Leader

Location: Hull (Fully Office-Based)

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Sector: International Supply Chain & Logistics

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Customer Service Team Leader to join a leading international supply chain organisation at their Hull offices. This is a full-time, fully office-based role, ideal for someone with a strong background in supply chain operations and a passion for delivering and improving customer service standards.

You will be responsible for leading the customer service team to enhance client satisfaction, while ensuring full compliance with customs and international trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the customer service team
• Improve customer satisfaction by developing processes and service quality standards
• Oversee and ensure compliance with customs-related activities and documentation
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless customer experience
• Identify training needs and support the development of team members
• Handle escalations and resolve customer issues promptly and professionally
• Monitor team performance and report KPIs to senior management

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a customer service leadership role within a supply chain, logistics, or freight environment is a must
• Strong understanding of customs compliance and international trade processes
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised and process-driven, with a customer-focused mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

How to Apply

If you're an experienced customer service leader from a supply chain background, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or get in touch for more information.