Customer Service & Complaints Handler in Essex

Customer Service & Complaints Handler in Essex

Essex Full-Time 26436 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Resourcing Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Be the first point of contact for customer queries and manage complaints to resolution.
  • Company: Join a well-established client with a supportive team environment.
  • Benefits: Earn between £26,436 - £30,000 plus pension and parking perks.
  • Other info: Fast-paced role ideal for proactive individuals who thrive on challenges.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by helping customers and improving their experience.
  • Qualifications: Previous customer service experience and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 26436 - 30000 £ per year.

Customer Service, Complaints Handler required to join our established client on a temp to perm basis asap. Hourly rate is based on a salary of between £26,436 - £30,000. Candidates who prefer a micro-managed environment will not be right for this role. The position is ideal for an individual who is not afraid to ask questions, works to their own initiative, and is confident to get stuck in. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Duties:

  • First point of contact for customer queries
  • Manage customer queries and complaints from initial contact through to resolution
  • Keep customers informed with clear, accurate and timely updates
  • Proactively contact customers to arrange and confirm upcoming appointments
  • Investigate customer concerns by working closely with planners, supervisors and operational teams
  • Identify root causes of complaints and support corrective actions
  • Escalate complex or high-risk issues where appropriate
  • Maintain accurate records using CRM and operational systems
  • Produce reports on complaint trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service and meet performance targets

Benefits:

  • £26,436 - £30,000 per annum
  • Pension
  • Parking

Experience required:

  • A car driver is essential due to the office location
  • Previous experience in a customer service, complaints handling or customer care role is highly desirable
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
  • Confident investigating issues and finding practical solutions
  • A calm, professional and empathetic approach when dealing with customers
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; CRM or scheduling system experience is desirable
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environment

Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.

Resourcing Group

Contact Details:

Resourcing Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Customer Service & Complaints Handler in Essex

Customer Service
Complaints Handling
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Investigation Skills
CRM Experience