Customer Service Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Angard Staffing is the dedicated provider of Customer Service Advisors to Royal Mail’s contact centres across the UK. Due to an increase in the volume of workload; we are seeking additional candidates with a passion for customer service to join the team in Doxford on a temporary basis over the summer period.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for people with a flair for customer service and a passion for delivering service excellence. You will need to be confident on the telephone and able to communicate with customers politely and effectively. Desirable qualities would include:
- Proven record within a fast-paced customer service environment
- A passion and commitment for delivering a great customer experience.
- Enthusiastic and responsive – seeking a positive resolution for all customers.
- Self-motivated. Able to work as part of a team or alone.
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Good planning and flexibility
- Computer literate and good keyboard skills
What will you be doing?
The role of a Customer Service Adviser is to provide an excellent customer service experience for Royal Mail customers managing customer questions, queries and complaints in a timely manner. Daily duties will include:
- General enquiries (advice and support)
- Complaints
- Data inputting – quickly and accurately
- Handling all customer interactions with care – delivering a ‘first class’ customer experience at all times.
- Effectively dealing with telephone, email, white-mail, complaints and general customers enquiriesW
What do you need to know?:
Intake start Dates: 26th June 2023 and 3rd July 2023 *subject to clear DBS check
- Pay rate: £11.77 per hour
- Contract: between 9-11 weeks
- Around 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 7am – 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday (Although Sundays shifts are very rare you must still be flexible) There will be a mixture of various length of shifts throughout the week but you will be required to work every Saturday.
- Shifts are given 4 weeks in advance
- Full training will be provided; for the training period – the first 3 weeks will be Monday – Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
- Annual leave is not permitted during the first three weeks of training - minimal annual leave after this may be authorised if it is pre-booked however we cannot guarantee this.
- Doxford site has free on-site parking
- There is no canteen on-site however it is close to amenities
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 11 weeks
Salary: £11.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sunderland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ANG00511
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service Advisor roles across Royal Mail'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 General.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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