Customer Service Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.
What you will love about our business -
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual bonus scheme
- Attractive pension scheme
- 31 days annual leave + work-free birthday (This will be prorated if part time)
- Excellent work-life balance
- Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training
- Achievement and long service company awards, to include our annual £15,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply)
- Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme
- Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets
Job purpose
·Provide a comprehensive reception service for the business that demonstrates the professional standard of John Pye & Sons
·This role is the initial contact point for the Head Office
Duties and responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service to customers and clients
- Answering all inbound call to the business and directing to departments/individuals where applicable
- Where possible resolving customer enquires at the point of call
- Accessing in-house software and databases to respond to customer enquires or to gain information to forward to other departments
- Manage stationary and office supplies
- Co ordinate arrangements for meetings and hospitality events
- Assist in administration according to the needs of the business
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required however excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to the role.
Working conditions
The role is office based and require the ability to undertake manual handling.
Physical requirements
There are no specific physical requirements for this position although occasional manual handling, the ability to prioritise work and handle customer complaints in a friendly and pragmatic manner to achieve the best outcome for the business are required.
* Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Customer Service Agent
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: Auctions & Galleries
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service Agent roles across John Pye & Sons'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 Auctions & Galleries.
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 £20,500 - £20,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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