Job description
We have roles available in Peterborough and Sunderland.
This is a full time position, working a shift pattern covering the opening hours of 8am – 10pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm Saturday and 9am – 5pm Sunday. The shift pattern will include 1 in 2 Saturdays and 1 in 4 Sundays.
Salary for this position is £20,390 basic + £2500 shift allowance totalling to £22,890 per annum.
Please note this is a hybrid position with a 50/50 split between working from the office and at home, however for the first 3 months whilst training and developing you are required to be in the office full time.
Full in-depth training is provided for this position.
The purpose of this role is to act as the first point of contact for the Customer to resolve a variety of customer queries, including mid-term adjustments, cancellations & payment queries to achieve a 'first time resolution' while competently managing the customer experience. To ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements to always deliver customer excellence.
- Deliver an exceptional Customer experience taking ownership of any past, current or future questions the Customers may have.
- Take inbound calls from potential and existing customers, dealing with car, van and home insurance queries.
- Offer a personalised and proactive Customer Experience.
- Communicate to Customers using plain English enabling them to make informed decisions.
- Ability to modify communication style to build relationships and loyalty with Customers.
- Ensure that all customer interactions incorporate active listening.
- Be attentive, objective, patient & empathetic when speaking to customers.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements, for example, the Financial Conduct Authority's rules & principles, Data Protection Act & Money Laundering regulations.
- Use technology in order to meet the customers' needs in a timely manner Support organisational initiatives to improve the customer journey.
- Act as a role model by living company values.
- Ideally 1 years experience working within a customer service environment, this could be from a variety of backgrounds including retail, contact centre and hospitality (face to face, by phone or in written form).
- Able to take responsibility for customer concerns & resolution.
- Good communication skills, able to remain objective & demonstrate empathy.
- Experience of using technology including excellent keyboard skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Able to identify personal goals & take responsibility for your own development plan.
- Able to remain self-motivated.
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working split 50% on-site and 50% at home
- On-site Canteen
- A virtual GP service
- Opportunity for volunteering days
- A chance to earn monthly bonus
- Life Assurance 4x annual salary
- Monthly Prize Draw including incredible prizes
- Flexible benefits scheme including much more which becomes available after joining
If you are interested in the above, please apply with an update CV.