Customer Service Reprehensive

OCS; Athlone; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCS Academy

Retail discounts via Hapi app

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a customer service professional to provide efficient, friendly service across multiple channels. You will handle enquiries, resolve issues, and maintain records while upholding company standards and data protection requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with departments, and continuous improvement of customer experiences. Relevant Leaving Certificate and customer service qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Good problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and customer service systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries via phone, and face-to-face interactions.
• Provide accurate information regarding products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
• Escalate complex enquiries or complaints to the appropriate department when required.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems.
• Process customer requests, orders, cancellations, and refunds as applicable.
• Follow company procedures and service standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to resolve customer concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data protection regulations, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Leaving Certificate

Customer service qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

About The Role:

To provide a professional, efficient, and friendly service to customers by handling enquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The role involves communicating with customers through various channels while maintaining company standards and meeting service level expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to customer enquiries via phone, and face-to-face interactions.
• Provide accurate information regarding products, services, policies, and procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
• Escalate complex enquiries or complaints to the appropriate department when required.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems.
• Process customer requests, orders, cancellations, and refunds as applicable.
• Follow company procedures and service standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to resolve customer concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data protection regulations, and confidentiality requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Good problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and customer service systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a customer service, retail, call centre, or administrative role.
• Knowledge of customer service best practices.

Qualifications:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant customer service qualification desirable but not essential.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Professionalism
• Attention to Detail

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.