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More about your role
You will manage and respond to a high volume of enquiries from both internal and external customers, aiming to resolve issues at the first point of contact while delivering excellent service. This can be a challenging role that requires strong organisation and communication skills. You'll support work planners by supervising responsive repairs and compliance, arranging appointments promptly. Communicating clearly via phone, email, and systems, you'll keep databases up to date to ensure smooth service delivery. You'll maintain a customer-focused approach, uphold our business values, and handle all emails and paperwork within agreed timeframes. Additionally, you'll assist with financial tasks such as raising requisitions and processing invoices, support complaint and insurance processes within deadlines, help with quality control checks, and carry out any related tasks within your role's scope.
This role involves a mix of office attendance and remote working, providing the benefits of both environments.
Essential Criteria
Previous experience in a customer service or customer facing role.
Experience using multiple systems at the same time, including updating databases or case management systems accurately.
Preferred Criteria
Telephony or contact centre experience
Experience in property maintenance, repairs, or social housing environments
More about you
You'll be customer-focused with excellent communication skills, able to provide a positive experience while handling situations empathetically and confidently. You'll manage your time effectively, prioritising tasks under pressure to meet tight deadlines with strong planning skills. Experience updating in-house or bespoke databases, ideally in a property maintenance environment, is beneficial. You'll be comfortable working with multiple systems simultaneously and have a good understanding of Microsoft applications, including database management. Attention to detail and an appreciation for compliance are important. IT skills are preferred.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
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