Customer Service Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
VIVO, a 50:50 joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, has been awarded places on the Defence FM and Housing Maintenance framework contracts.
VIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco’s comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS’ market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.
Customer Service Advisors
Liverpool: Hunts Cross L24 9HJ
Permanent: Monday- Friday 40 hours per week (4-week rotation pattern)
Salary £20,592-£24,000
Within VIVO, we are currently looking to recruit experienced Customer Service Advisors for our helpdesk based in Hunts Cross in Liverpool. The working hours are on a rotation of 0700-1530/ 0800-1630/ 0900-1730 & 1030-1900.
The Customer Service Advisor role is the first point of contact in delivering a professional, high quality and personalised customer service experience on behalf of VIVO and the DIO. This includes handling Buyer, customer and 3rd party contacts, casework and complaints, within agreed service levels, across multiple contact channels.
The CSA will use their own initiative as well as follow established procedures, processes, and systems to source information to provide a resolution for the customer. The role will also involve initiating contact with individuals within the Buyer’s organisation or other 3rd parties in order to perform their role.
Experience of working in an operational facilities management helpdesk management is desirable.
What you will be doing in the role
Answering calls and emails within agreed via VIVO’s telephony platform- Responding to, and resolving, customer contacts in a professional, engaging and timely manner in line with associated processes and procedures
- Using contract knowledge and understanding to accurately triage and diagnose customer faults for handover to the VIVO operational teams
- Providing excellent and personalised customer service
- Recording information on contacts as and when required, maintaining accurate high-quality records and systems
- Managing and protecting all customer details, including sensitive information in accordance with relevant legislation
- Resolving all dissatisfaction during the first point of contact wherever possible and escalating appropriately where it is not
- Communicating and liaising with departments internally and externally
- Embodying the VIVO culture, our values and behaviours. Further, reflecting those of our customers, acting as their ‘voice’.
What you need to do the role
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)- Proficient IT skills – ability to understand and navigate bespoke IT software systems (telephony & CAFM)
- Experience of working within a facilities management helpdesk role is desirable
- Must meet the training and development requirements of the job role
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service whilst maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy at all times
- A desire and commitment to achieve results and targets
- The ability to remain calm and polite under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Drive and determination with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Must pass appropriate clearance (BPSS) for the role
The role will be based in our Customer Services Centre in Hunts Cross, Liverpool. No homeworking option is available for this role.
VIVO Defence Services
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.
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: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customer Service Advisor roles across Serco Plc'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 HR Consulting.
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 £20,592 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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