Customer Liaison Officer

Institute of Water; United States; Remote; USD 4,300 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel allowance

Company benefits

Job summary

NI Water is seeking a Customer Liaison Officer for a field-based role across Belfast to Derry. You will visit customers to resolve account queries, conduct meter inspections, validate data, and help ensure accurate billing.

A full UK driving license is required and a company vehicle will be provided for business use. Work involves independent scheduling, travel within the designated area, and interacting with customers to deliver a professional experience while maintaining records and supporting

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in a customer-facing capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence dealing with customers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload.
• Comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to problems.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site visits to investigate and resolve customer account issues.
• Perform meter inspections and water supply testing as required.
• Identify and report data discrepancies and potential revenue loss.
• Plan and manage workload to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Prioritize visits in line with KPIs and SLAs.
• Deliver a professional customer experience at all times.
• Accurately record findings and interactions in internal systems.
• Collaborate with Field Services Management Team to support delivery.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Organization

Independence

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Customer Liaison Officer

Salary: £27,698 per annum (Pro-Rata) | Company Vehicle & Fuel Allowance | Company Benefits

Location: Belfast / Derry, NI | Remote

Contract: Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week (4-day working week - Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm)

About Us:

Echo Managed Services and its subsidiary Aptumo support water companies globally to deliver effective customer service and drive retail operation efficiency through end to end customer service and water billing software offerings.

The Role:

This is a field-based role where you'll be the face of NI Water, visiting customers to resolve account queries, investigate occupancy information, validate customer data, and help ensure accurate billing.

No two days are the same. You'll work independently, managing your own schedule and travelling within your designated area, while being supported by an experienced Field Services team.

As part of the role, you'll carry out customer visits, meter inspections, and water supply checks, gathering information that helps improve customer service, maintain accurate records, and protect revenue.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working independently, building rapport with customers, solving problems, and spending time out in the field.

A full UK driving licence is required. A company vehicle will be provided for business use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site visits to investigate and resolve customer account issues, including debtor disputes and occupancy queries
• Perform meter inspections and water supply testing as required
• Identify and report data discrepancies and potential revenue loss
• Plan and manage your own workload to ensure efficient and timely service delivery
• Prioritise visits in line with KPIs, SLAs, and operational requirements
• Deliver a professional, courteous, and assertive customer experience at all times
• Accurately record findings and customer interactions using internal systems
• Work collaboratively with the Field Services Management Team to support service delivery

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in a customer-facing role where you've built relationships and resolved queries or issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence dealing with customers in a professional and respectful manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload effectively
• Comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently while contributing to wider team objectives
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points

Desirable:

• Utilities, metering, housing, field services, enforcement, inspections, property visits or debt recovery experience
• Experience using CRM or mobile workforce management systems