Customer Service Advisor
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Salary: £12.58 Plus, unsociable working premiums and attractive overtime rates - payable per hour
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours
Pattern: 08.00am-23.00pm will work any 5 out of 7 days (7.5 hours per shift)
Contract: Temporary with career progression opportunities.
Start Date: 19th August 2024 / 27th August 2024
Join the UK's biggest telecoms provider, who are specialists in providing Industry leading expertise backed by innovative technology and who provide comprehensive training.
The calls we receive come out of the most extraordinary circumstances, so we've built a team to match. Our people have been specially selected and trained, and we think they are the most knowledgeable and skilled Customer Service Representatives in the industry.
You'll be the first contact for anyone calling 999, this will include calls for the Police, Ambulance, Fire Rescue, Coast Guard, Mountain Rescue. BT have been trusted to handle 999 calls for over 85 years. That experience means we're capable of remaining calm, confident and provide a reliable service in the most high-pressure situations. All Contact Centre Advisors are UK based to provide a reliable service no matter what. They're all powered by BT's trusted technology too.
As a Customer Service Advisor your role is to quickly gain an understanding of the nature of the call and direct them to the most appropriate emergency services. This is not your everyday call handler role, as you will be supporting individuals in their most critical time of need, as you balance challenging and emotional situations. Your average call will last between 30 -60 seconds and you will follow structured process while communicating to the caller in a clear and calm manner. If you are the type of person who has a genuine desire to help people and make a difference, then this role is ultimately very rewarding.
As a 999 Call Handler you will demonstrate:
- Successful Communication and Active Listening skills
- Critical thinking whilst working under pressure, to empathetically support others
- A caring nature to support individuals in their most critical time of need
- Emotional Intelligence and Heightened Self & Social Awareness
- Good standards of literacy and IT skills with a diligent nature
Comprehensive training will be provided along with ongoing support from trainers, your team leaders, and your colleagues.
As part of the BT Voice Services community, you will also have the opportunity to be multi-skilled into several areas, as BT are not just there for emergencies. BT apply their knowledge, skills and technology to a whole range of high volume, inbound call handling scenarios - from Rapid Response, Relay UK services and Directory Enquires.
Rewards & Benefits:
- Attractive pay rates,
- Overtime opportunities
- Career progression
- Full paid training
- Instant access to Blue Arrow training portal
- Auto enrolment in pension scheme
- 28 days paid holiday
All applications will be subject to pre-employment and referencing checks, inclusive of DBS.
So, if you're looking for a Call Centre role where you'll go home after every shift knowing that you've made a difference, then apply with us today!
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