Location – Ashford, TN23 (Fully Office based)
Contract – Temporary for 3 months
Hours – 35 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Agent to join a busy repairs and maintenance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and customer-focused administrator to support the delivery of an efficient repairs service in a fast-paced environment.
This role would suit someone with strong administration and customer service experience, ideally within housing, repairs, scheduling, or a service-led operational team.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the repairs function, managing repair requests from initial contact through to completion. You will be responsible for processing jobs, scheduling appointments, liaising with contractors, handling customer enquiries, updating systems, and ensuring work is delivered in line with service standards and KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
Process and schedule repair requests accurately and efficiently
Manage work in progress and follow up on outstanding jobs
Respond to customer enquiries via phone, email, and online channels
Raise repair jobs, ensuring correct diagnosis, prioritisation, and appointment booking
Liaise with contractors, operatives, and internal teams to ensure timely completion of works
Update internal systems and maintain accurate records at all times
Monitor workloads and support the team in preventing service backlogs
Assist with invoicing, customer satisfaction follow-up, and general administrative tasks
Deliver a professional and customer-focused service at all timesRequirements
Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
Good IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems
Ability to work to deadlines and meet performance targets
Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills
A professional, adaptable, and customer-focused approachDesirable
Repairs scheduling or repairs administration experience
Social housing, property maintenance, or contractor liaison experience
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)
Salary description
£14.38 - £14.38 per hour