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Customer Care Assistant

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£26,000 - 28,000 yearly

Job Description - Customer Care Assistant

Customer Care Assistant



Location: Carlisle (Rural)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday



Overview

NXT Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected business to recruit a Customer Care Assistant.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service. Whether you already have customer service experience or are looking to develop your career through a trainee pathway, full training and ongoing support will be provided.



The successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for customers, taking ownership of enquiries, resolving issues efficiently, and working closely with internal departments to deliver an outstanding customer experience.



Key Responsibilities


  • Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries via telephone and email

  • Manage customer queries from initial contact through to resolution

  • Follow up on outbound customer communications

  • Manage shared mailboxes and ensure all enquiries are responded to within agreed service levels

  • Liaise with internal departments to resolve customer issues efficiently

  • Investigate and manage customer discrepancies

  • Resolve customer queries at the first point of contact wherever possible

  • Produce customer reports accurately and within required deadlines

  • Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and case updates

  • Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service while building positive customer relationships




Requirements

  • Previous customer service or customer-facing experience is preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Professional and confident telephone manner

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and resolve issues effectively

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment

  • Positive attitude with a customer-focused approach

  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues at all levels\

  • GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths




Desirable Skills

  • Experience using CRM or customer management systems

  • NVQ or equivalent qualification in Customer Service or a related discipline




Please contact Simon Kean at NXT Recruitment on 01228 812585 or [email protected] for more information.



NXT Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, which can be found on our website.




 
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