Customer Service Advisor

Job description

ENGIE are recruiting for a Customer Service Advisor to be based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE12 8EX. This is a permanent full time role (37.5 hours per week).
 A normal shift rotation is between 07:00 - 20:00. We require flexibility working 365 days a year 7 days a week. Part time may also be considered. On offer is a salary banding of £17,000 - £19,500,  dependent upon skills and experience.

Customer Service Advisors are part of a wider Customer Service team providing comprehensive advice and information on a range of services via all contact channels e.g. telephone, face to face and other electronic channels. The post holder will be expected to provide support for a range of internal and external customers, providing first contact resolution and taking ownership of customer’s enquiries. The post holder will work within and actively promote customer service standards, acting as an ambassador for Customer Services, the SSC, clients and ENGIE. The post holder will be required to work flexibly with variable hours of work. 

Primary Accountabilities and Deliverables: 

·  To effectively manage and respond to all enquires and communication via all contact channels e.g. telephone, post, email, face to face, and digital methods 
·  To provide advice and information on a range of services as required 
·  Promotion of self – serve channels 
·  To receive, process and issue applications for services 
·  To signpost customers to other services and events 
·  To receive and process complaints, comments or suggestions ensuring these are resolved, where possible, at first point of contact or escalate through agreed processes 
·  To process payments, be responsible for cash handling and maintaining accurate records adhering to all financial and audit requirements
·  To adhere to established procedures for each service request
·  Adhering to agreed Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements and quality standards to maximise customer satisfaction and drive service efficiencies
·  To assist in the supervision and maintenance of day-to-day processes and routines to ensure delivery of an efficient and effective customer service function
·  Assisting in service development and continuous improvement projects and activities
·  Acting in accordance with ENGIE’s Safety, Health & Equal Opportunities (SHEQ) policies and ensure compliance with all ENGIE policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures
·  Maintaining personal development, training and awareness and take personal responsibility for own development by highlighting any gaps to the relevant team leader or manager 
·  Be able to work to a high standard of accuracy that ensures prompt, efficient and effective service delivery. 
·  Ensure behaviours are aligned with ENGIE’s core values and competencies 
·  Promote a positive image of the Client, associated services and ENGIE 
·  Undertake day-to-day administrative, financial and support service routines as required 
·  Contributes to the delivery of excellent customer experience 
·  Contributes to the efficient delivery of services 
·  Contributes to growth opportunities and acts as an ambassador for Customer Service across the business 

Support ENGIE by: 

·  Participating and contributing to new business opportunities Identifying and contributing to continuous service improvements 
This list is typical of the level of duties expected of the post holder. It is not exhaustive, and other duties of a similar type and level will be required.

For more information about ENGIE please visit: http://www.engie.com/en/candidates-area/

Essential: 

·  Good general education with a minimum of 4 GCSE at Grade C or above including Maths and English, or the equivalent, and/or able to demonstrate relevant experience and capability 
·  Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills 
Desirable: 

·  Possesses a recognised Customer Service qualification e.g. NVQ, ICS  Experience - 
Essential: 

·  Experience in providing help, advice and information in a customer service environment 
·  Experience of gathering organising and managing information 
·  Experience of financial and administrative routines 
·  Experience of working in a team and in a performance management culture 
·  Experience of working with a wide range of ICT systems including Microsoft Office 
Desirable: 

·  Experience of payment routines and financial systems 
·  Experience of using a range of associated business systems e.g. Contact Management, Customer Relationship Management, workforce Management 
·  Experience of working across different channels e.g. telephone and face to face 
·  Experience of supporting project work, activities and continuous improvement  For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. There is no re-location package with this job role. ENGIE do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This job advert is supported by the ENGIE Resourcing Team. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to ENGIE Managers.

Please note: A minimum of 2 years living in UK is required due to the security checks required for the role. You will be required to undertake a DBS Check prior to commencing the role.