Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

East Grinstead, RH19 (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,460-£29,244 per annum

Monday-Friday (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm)

Driving Licence Required

We're recruiting a Customer Service Representative (Logistics) to join a growing third-party fulfilment and delivery business. You'll be the key day-to-day contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring queries are handled professionally, issues are resolved quickly, and service levels are consistently met.

This is not transport planning or route scheduling. It's a customer-first coordination role, supporting and working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver a smooth experience end-to-end.

Customer Service Representative Responsibilities:

Acting as the first point of contact for client enquiries via phone and email
Managing day-to-day queries and problems, keeping clients updated with clear timelines and outcomes
Using CRM/ticketing systems to log, track and progress requests within agreed SLAs
Building strong relationships with clients through proactive communication, regular updates and reporting
Liaising with internal departments (e.g., warehouse operations, carriers and support teams) to ensure smooth service delivery
Monitoring client accounts to ensure orders and correspondence are processed accurately and on time
Attending client calls where required, managing actions and ensuring follow-ups are completed
Supporting the administration and daily running of accounts to maintain service levels and client satisfaction
Managing billing for services provided (including carriage and bookings)
Handling complaints professionally, escalating when needed and driving continuous improvement
Monitoring and reporting on KPIs such as response/resolution times, first-time resolution, SLA adherence and client satisfaction

Customer Service Representative Requirements:

Essential

Strong customer service mindset (office-based customer service preferred)
Comfortable using technology, confident with MS Office and comfortable using CRM/ticketing systems
Able to juggle priorities, stay calm under pressure, and communicate clearly
A proactive attitude and practical problem-solving approach-ready to hit the ground running
Driving licence and own vehicle (due to office location and occasional site visits)Desirable

Experience in a client-facing operational environment (fulfilment/logistics/3PL exposure helpful, but not essential if your customer service skills are strong)

Benefits

Hybrid working after successful probation (50/50 remote/office)
Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks
22 days holiday rising to 25 days after two full years + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell)
Birthday leave
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Free on-site parking (electric charging at certain locations)
Employee awards and regular social events
Employee Assistance Programme (mental health & well-being support)
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

To be considered for this role of Customer Service Representative, apply now.

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