Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 08:00–16:50; Friday, 08:00–12:10 (flexible working options available)
Salary: £26,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a customer-focused Customer Service Representative to join a growing technical manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent.
Working as part of a close-knit team, you will be the first point of contact for customers, handling enquiries, processing orders and providing timely updates throughout the order journey. This role would suit someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Applications are welcomed from candidates with customer service experience in retail, hospitality, administration or a manufacturing environment, as well as graduates looking to start their career.
Duties of a Customer Service Representative:
* Process customer purchase orders and amendments accurately using internal systems
* Respond to customer enquiries by telephone, email and online portals
* Provide updates on order progress, delivery dates and any changes
* Check order details, pricing and documentation, escalating discrepancies where necessary
* Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer queries and ensure orders are fulfilled on time
* Maintain accurate customer records, order information and reporting documents
* Support the preparation of quotations and customer documentation
* Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally, working with relevant teams to resolve issues
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience
What you need to apply for a Customer Service Representative:
* Previous experience in a customer-facing role, such as customer service, retail, hospitality or administration
* Entry level candidates looking for their role full time role will be considered
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident telephone manner
* Good attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately
* Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment
* A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction
* A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems or working within a technical manufacturing environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
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This vacancy is advertised by Bolt Technical, who are acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we aim to contact successful applicants within 5 working days
Salary description
£26000.00 - £26000.00 per year