Adecco
Position: Customer Service Administrator & Call Handler
Contract Type: Temporary, full time (40 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Salary: £12.71-£13 per hour + Holiday Pay + Additional Benefits
Location: Brentwood, Essex (must have own car due to location)
Adecco Romford & London East are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Customer Service Administrator & Call Handler to join our growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage inbound and outbound customer calls in a professional and friendly manner
- Contact customers to arrange and confirm appointments and provide updates on scheduled works
- Act as the main point of contact for customer queries, ensuring timely resolution within agreed service levels
- Handle customer complaints and escalations with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on positive outcomes
- Coordinate with planning, operational, and field-based teams to resolve issues and support service delivery
- Maintain accurate customer records and update CRM and operational systems
- Investigate customer concerns, track actions through to completion, and ensure clear communication throughout
- Produce and maintain records, reports, and audit trails where required
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to achieving customer service and performance targets
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a customer service, customer support, administration, or call centre environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience handling customer complaints and resolving queries
- Good attention to detail and accuracy when updating systems and records
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East (option 2) as soon as possible.
Why work with Adecco:
* Annual leave entitlement
* Perks at work – discount vouchers and points to spend
* Support program with 24/7 helpline
* Eye care vouchers
* Competitive pension scheme
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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