Job description
Due to expansion, an excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK's leading providers of pet cremation services. Based at Valley Pet Crematorium in Paignton, Devon, we are now looking to recruit a Customer Service Advisor to join our experienced team.
This varied role will encompass working with our team of Customer Service Advisors to provide pet cremation services to pet owners. While predominantly office based, this role also entails an element of visiting clients' homes, collecting from veterinary practices and working within the crematorium.
Within this role you will be working as part of a team, but also predominantly by yourself. We require someone with empathy, strong communication skills and a proven track record of excellent customer service.
The position will involve working Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Responsibilities include:
- Receive telephone calls from and making telephone calls to pet owner to make arrangement for the cremation of pets
- Taking payment for the cremation of pets
- Responding to enquiries/queries from general public and veterinary clients
- Maintaining a record of calls and financial transactions on Company systems
- Collecting deceased pets from clients' homes / veterinary practices
- Attending to pet owners visiting the crematorium in person
- Preparing pets for viewing
- Handling pets in a respectful and dignified manner
- Assisting with the packing, checking and return of pets' ashes
- Other ad-hoc duties as and when required
In return, you will receive a range of benefits including:
- £10.73 per hour
- Discretionary annual bonus based on performance
- 33 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Additional day holiday for every full year worked (up to a maximum of 5 additional days)
- Staff discount on veterinary products and services
- Sharesave scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Access to great savings through Perk Box
A driving licence is an essential part of this role.
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