APIE - Customer Service Advisor 23.5 hour Contract

AXA Group; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + shift allowance

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Life assurance

Health care subsidy

Annual leave 22 days

Employee discounts

Education support

Job summary

AXA Partners in Athlone is hiring a part-time Customer Service Advisor to provide compassionate support to customers and partners across Ireland, the UK, and beyond. You’ll handle enquiries during 9am–7pm with a set roster and 23.5 hours per week, with induction training on-site for four weeks. After training, a hybrid model may be available.

Start date around 5 October 2026. Keys to success include excellent communication, English proficiency, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Proficiency in English and clear written/verbal communication.
• Willingness to take initiative and solve problems.
• Ability to manage conflict and stay composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate and professional assistance to customers experiencing vehicle breakdowns and home emergencies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.
• Communicate clearly with customers and partners to guide them through challenging situations.
• Keep detailed records and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction and service improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone manner

Communication

English proficiency

Initiative

Conflict management

Under pressure

Time management

Team player

Flexibility

Delivery of results

Job description

Join Our Team as a Customer Service Advisor in Athlone !

Are you passionate about providing exceptional support and making a real difference in people's lives? AXA Assistance is seeking dedicated part time Customer Service Advisors to provide advice to customers and /partners in the provision of emergency vehicle/home assistance services, supporting customers across Ireland, the UK, and beyond.

At AXA Assistance, we’re committed to being there for our customers whenever they need us - every day of the week. That’s why we need dedicated, flexible team members to join our Customer Centre in Athlone where we offer;

• A predictable, set roster so you’ll always know your schedule in advance
• 23.50 hours per week, operating between the hours 9am and 7pm, with shifts spread across the week, including every second weekend
• After completing your training and gaining confidence in your role, there’s an exciting opportunity to work in a hybrid model, combining office and remote work
• Approximate start date is 5th October 2026
• Candidates must be available to attend training on-site in Athlone, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday for approximately 4 weeks
• During the probation period, you need to be able to work from the office for 6 months.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver compassionate and professional assistance to customers experiencing vehicle breakdowns, home emergencies, and other urgent situations
• Coordinate seamlessly with our trusted network of suppliers and contractors across Ireland, the UK, and internationally to ensure swift and effective service
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with customers and partners, guiding them through challenging situations with confidence
• Manage operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Keep detailed records and follow up to guarantee customer satisfaction and continuous service improvement

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Appropriate qualifications / accreditations (where necessary)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English
• Willingness to take initiative to solve problems
• A proven ability to manage conflict and difficult customers
• The ability to work under pressure and to customer deadlines
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Be a team worker
• Flexibility
• The ability to get things done / deliver results to agreed customer standards

What we offer:

At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary 19,270 Euros plus generous shift allowance
• Annual company & performance based bonus
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Health Care Subsidy
• 22 days annual leave pro rata, rising to 27 days with service
• AXA Employee Discounts
• Education Support and learning opportunities

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics.

Who we are:

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)