Customer Service/Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Experienced office administrator required for a busy office in Beddington Croydon. The role will be split between telephone based customer services and basic office administration tasks. We currently have a team of administrators that need supplementing due to the growth in the business. We collect and deliver parcels in the Croydon and surrounding areas. There are issues that can arise which lead to calls into the office. Our administrators must support the resolution of customer queries by conversing with drivers, managers and warehouse staff.
All of our work is completed on company databases and ideal candidate must be proficient on PC's/laptops. We look for candidates with great communication skills and patience and someone who displays logical thinking. Ideal candidate will have previous office based customer services experience.
Internally we rely on regular emails and face to face communication and we use googlesheets for various administration tasks.
We expect exemplary attendance and time keeping as a minimum.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you able to use basic Microsoft packages such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer support: 3 years (required)
- Office administration: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/05/2023
Reference ID: PT admin
Expected start date: 22/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service/Office Administrator roles across DPD Local's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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