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Customer Service Advisor - Stoke

Angard Staffing
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0ET, England

Salary

£12.97 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Customer Service Advisors are needed for a temporary role with Angard Staffing at Royal Mail's contact centre in Stoke.
  • Candidates should have a passion for customer service and ideally possess experience in a contact centre environment.
  • The position offers a pay rate of £12.97 per hour and requires around 37.5 hours of work per week, including mandatory Saturday shifts.
  • Applicants should be confident in handling phone calls and complaints, with a focus on delivering excellent service within agreed handling times.
  • While prior contact centre experience is preferred, strong transferable skills from other customer service roles will also be considered.
Customer Service Advisors wanted!Angard Staffing is the dedicated provider of Customer Service Advisors to Royal Mail’s contact centres across the UK. Due to an increase in workload volumes, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for customer service to join the team on a temporary basis at our key site in Stoke.The aim of the role will be to provide first time solutions for customers, via telephone and email, within agreed handling times whilst delivering excellent quality of service. We are looking for candidates who are familiar with working in a contact centre and are comfortable using a multi-screen environment.Job Details:
  • Role: Customer Service Advisor
  • Location: Royal Mail, Cooper House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5RY
  • Start Date: 07/07/2025
  • Pay Rate: £12.97 per hour
  • Contract: Temporary (up to 12 weeks, with potential extension)
  • Hours:  Around 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am – 18:30pm Monday – Saturday (Saturday work is essential, you will get a random day off in the week)*Annual leave is not permitted during the first two weeks of training - minimal annual leave after this may be authorised if it is pre-booked however cannot be guaranteed*
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide first-time solutions for customers via telephone and email.
  • Handle consecutive phone calls and manage complaints effectively.
  • Deliver excellent quality of service within agreed handling time.
Desirable Qualities
  • Proven record in a fast-paced customer service environment.
  • Quick, accurate typist with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle difficult complaints professionally and with resilience.
  • Excellent telephone manner and telephony experience.
  • Proficient in email, spreadsheet, and word processing software.
  • Creative problem solver with a focus on resolution.
  • Accurate and consistent data input.
Required Skills/Experience
  • Passion for delivering great customer experiences.
  • Confidence in taking consecutive phone calls and handling complaints.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workloads.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing customer demands.
  • Enthusiastic and responsive.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Call centre/contact centre experience is desirable but not essential. Strong transferable skills from other customer service backgrounds will be considered.
  • Good level of spoken English and clear communication skills.
Work Environment
  • Inclusive and friendly atmosphere.
  • Supportive team culture.
If you have the resilience and passion for customer service, and meet these criteria, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you! Are you ready to join our team?

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.