Customer Support Representative

Preligens; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Customer Support Representative to ensure effective communication with customers and meet their needs. Responsibilities include managing customer accounts and delivering on time responses. Ideal candidates possess excellent English skills and attention to detail, as well as experience in customer service and proficiency in IT tools. The role offers competitive benefits and the chance to work within a dynamic team committed to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexitime

Hybrid working options

On-site restaurant

Health cash back scheme

Employee share purchase option

Annual bonus up to 5%

Free parking

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Strong written and spoken English is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the communication link between the customer and the business.
• Maintain a portfolio of internal and external customer accounts.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and meet internal sales targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

English language skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

IT literacy

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel (intermediate)

SAP

Job description

Customer Support Representative

Published 08.15.2025
Company: Safran Helicopter Engines
Job field: Customer services and support
Location: Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full‑time
Professional status: Employees / Staff

Job Description

What's special about us?

Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components.

Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

Main Responsibilities

The main purpose of the Customer Support Representative (CSR) is to provide the communication link between the customer and the business. The CSR is responsible for ensuring that all customer requirements are fully captured, understood and effectively communicated to the relevant stakeholders within Safran HE UK. The CSR is responsible for ensuring that the customer is provided with a coordinated and timely response from the business, ensuring On Time Delivery (OTD) and customer satisfaction.

Main Activities

• Look after a portfolio of internal and external customer accounts and acting as the commercial interface for day to day commercial activity associated with New Production and MRO business.
• Meet customer satisfaction and internal sales targets.
• Ensure that products and services meet the requirements of customers, quality standards and airworthiness authorities.
• Work in accordance with HSE legislation, the Company Operating Systems, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the Company Values & Behaviours, continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and working practice and take responsibility for implementing these.

Job Requirements

Must:

• You must have excellent attention to detail and have good English Language skills, both written and spoken.
• Being highly self‑motivated you will have the ability to manage your time and differing tasks in order to meet deadlines and be happy to put in the extra hours if required to meet targets.
• Being friendly, hardworking with excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• IT literate, proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Should:

• Previous CSR experience with complex technical products.
• Excel Intermediate.

Could:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of technical/engineering/supply chain issues.
• Previous experience as a CSR in the aerospace industry.
• Experience of SAP.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter
• Highly self‑motivated
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

What's my next step?

Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Why us?

Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.

Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
• Additional day for every 10 years' service
• Flexitime – where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
• Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday (role dependant)
• Hybrid working – on site 3 days per week from home 2 days (role dependant)
• On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
• Costa coffee on site
• Generous pension 7% contributions (after 3 months)
• Health cash back scheme (after probation)
• Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
• Annual bonus of up to 5%
• Company sick pay
• Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services
• Ample free parking
• Green scheme
• Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
• Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10)

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

Locate your future workplace

Concorde Way, PO15 5RL

Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire

England United Kingdom