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Customer Service OOH AgentMears • Manchester, Devonshire St N
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Customer Service OOH Agent

Customer Service OOH Agent

Mears • Manchester, Devonshire St N
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Role

The Customer Service Agent is responsible for delivering high-quality, customer-focused support across a range of Local and Central Government contracts. This includes handling enquiries related to housing, repairs, ASB, transport, and other services. The role requires compassion, empathy, and a commitment to resolving issues effectively, particularly when supporting vulnerable customers.

  • Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email, ensuring accurate information capture and resolution.
  • Take ownership of issues and follow through to appropriate outcomes.
  • Work within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), prioritising quality interactions over rigid call times.
  • Problem-solve and escalate issues where necessary, adhering to business policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records and update systems in line with GDPR and internal standards.
  • Ensure the customer experience remains central to all activities, including professional communication and compliance with health and safety standards.

Role Criteria

  • Great interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to connect with and support others
  • Compassionate and professional approach when dealing with vulnerable customers
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the drive to take ownership of issues through to resolution
  • Ability to work to targets and deadlines while maintaining quality service
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and often complex environment
  • Leads by example and contributes positively to team culture
  • Adheres to established business policies, procedures, and service standards
  • Basic IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Substantial experience in a customer service environment, or transferrable skills with a willingness to learn
  • Maintains a professional manner at all times, including appearance, use of company ID, and adherence to health & safety standards
  • Ensures the customer experience is central to all activities and interactions
  • Willing and able to work flexibly as part of a rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required - Where shift / working pattern adjustments need to be made subject to business need, these will always be communicated at least a month in advance.
  • Location Details

  • Office-based in Ardwick (M12), 5-minute walk from Hyde Road
  • Free on-site parking and bike / motorbike storage
  • Free shuttle bus to Manchester Piccadilly Station during peak hours
  • Mears Benefits :

  • Friendly, supportive and progressive work culture and environment.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual Mears Fun Day – Free day out for you, friends / family paid for by Mears in recognition of your hard work throughout the year – For employees in England, this is usually a theme park such as Drayton Manor.
  • Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitments – do something worthwhile for a cause close to your heart.
  • Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support services for Mental and Physical wellbeing
  • Mental Health First Aider Network – Confidential MHFA support and signposting.
  • Employee of the Month Award (Departmental) – a chance to win recognition within the department as well as monthly / yearly rewards vouchers.
  • Extensive L&D Programme that offers fully accredited certification in areas such as Prevent / Safeguarding and Mental Health Awareness.
  • Mears Amazing Employee Awards
  • Subsidised Eye Tests and cost towards glasses for DSE use
  • Employee Networks and Sub-Forums
  • Canteen and payable gym available
  • All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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