Customer Service Advisor

OverviewRole: Customer Service AdvisorSalary: £27,500 per annumHours: 8am to 5pm, full time office basedPermanent – Full TimeWe are looking to recruit a Customer Service Advisor to join our team on our team in BasildonAbout the RoleJoining our team, you’ll be responsible for liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments, ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given. You’ll liaise with our supervisory teams and the regional buyers to ensure materials / equipment is ready for use at the agreed appointment times.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership for responding to inbound communications (calls and emails).Demonstrate good understanding of the different customer groups/personas, and tailor your style and response to appropriately meet the customer’s needs.Follow the contact centre script and/or system diagnosis tool to ensure the right information is captured and validated (e.g. contact details, preferred contact method, etc).Accurately diagnose the issue by utilising the system diagnosis tool, supplemented by your own knowledge and experienceWhere possible and appropriate, help the resident to self-solve simple and low risk issues (e.g. checking the status of the gas or electricity meter, re-setting a blown fuse, etc).Where an appointment is required, work to ensure that it is offered in line with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs), the customer’s preferences and Operational constraints (i.e. make a promise to the customer that you are confident we can meet).Ensure that the MSi system is updated in a timely manner so that the client and the Operations team are in receipt of the most up to date informationWhere a resident wants to re-book an appointment, it may be necessary to liaise direct the Planners and Service Controllers to communicate short-notice changesCapture detailed notes on the system to support operatives in completing a first time fix on site.Provide clear and concise explanations to customers, explaining what will happen next, and what they can expect from the process and MSPS operativeActively embrace and support a culture of accountability and service excellenceAssist service Operatives and or sub-contractors to deliver effective utilisation and in understanding their responsibilities in managing their day to day performance.Escalate existing repair jobs to Planners or alert the Team Leader to issues requiring intervention.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Operatives, clients, customers (internal and external) and suppliers.Liaise with the Planning team as appropriate to ensure all works are carried out within agreed timeframes.Take responsibility for your own and your team’s performance, ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved and where required improvements in performance pursued.Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek ways to improve the way you and Morgan Sindall operates and serves its customers.Benefits26 Days Holiday & Bank HolsEnhanced Pension PlanHealthcare Cash Plan (Including 24hr GP,)Life Assurance & Accident CoverShare SaveEnhanced Maternity & Paternity PayWork Perks Discounts & VouchersBuy & Sell HolidayFlexible Working & Flexible Bank HolidaysCycle to WorkVolunteering (2 days paid)Learning & Development OpportunitiesExtensive Wellbeing Support, including EAPLoyalty & Values AwardsFunded Professional SubscriptionEye Care VouchersIf you have experience within the housing / construction or repairs sector, please apply or call Leah Seber for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr