Customer Appointment Agent

Customer Appointment Agent required to join our established client on a temp to perm basis asap. Hourly rate is £12.71, yearly salary of £26,436. Candidates who prefer a micro-managed environment will not be right for this role. The position is ideal for an individual who is not afraid to ask questions, works to their own initiative, and is confident to get stuck in. Hours of work will be Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Duties: Contact customers to arrange appointments across Essex and Suffolk Manage inbound and outbound customer calls, providing a professional and friendly service Operate and manage our customer appointment booking system Provide customers with clear information before and after their appointments Coordinate appointments and access visits with planning and operational team Resolve customer queries, access issues and appointment changes efficiently Handle customer concerns and escalations with empathy and professionalism Maintain accurate customer records using CRM and operational systems Support customer engagement campaigns and communication initiatives Contribute to achieving customer service and performance targetsBenefits: £26,436 per annum Pension ParkingExperience required: A car driver is essential due to the office location Previous experience in a customer-facing or customer service role Experience in utilities, housing or metering experience is advantageous Excellent telephone manner and communication skills Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to remain calm and professional when handling customer concerns Good understanding of GDPR and handling confidential information Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced operational environmentPlease bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website