Job Title: Admin & Customer Services Advisor (Part-Time)
Location: Home-based (following initial training period)
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Company: UK Pallets LTD & Sendapallet (part of Mitchells of Mansfield)
Reporting to: Customer Services Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and customer-focused Admin & Customer Services Advisor to join our small, supportive team. This is a part-time, home-based role (following an initial training period), supporting our web-based customers and ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
You will be responsible for handling customer and supplier queries, resolving issues efficiently, and proactively managing consignments to meet agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver all duties to a high professional standard
- Handle incoming requests from customers, suppliers, and colleagues promptly and thoroughly
- Troubleshoot customer issues via phone and electronic communication
- Proactively manage customer relationships and provide updates where required
- Carry out consignment checks to ensure timescales are met
- Communicate any delays or issues to customers where resolution is not immediately possible
- Liaise with suppliers regarding special requirements and provide feedback to customers
- Manage all back-office tasks effectively, ensuring completion within agreed timescales
- Take ownership of all communications and ensure they are completed in full
Key Work Activities
- Answer incoming calls within 3 rings
- Respond to emails and electronic communications in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain clear and accurate communication
Core Skills & Attributes
- Strong sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction
- Passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Friendly, patient, and professional communication style (written and verbal)
- Excellent listening and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure
- A proactive approach and willingness to go above and beyond for customers
Knowledge & Experience
- Full training will be provided
- Experience of pallet networks and transport operations would be advantageous
- Basic knowledge of Excel, Freshdesk, chat systems, and Microsoft Teams is beneficial
- Ability to quickly learn systems and processes
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time hours on a rota basis, with coverage between 8am and 6pm.
- Home working after initial training – training to be held at WS15
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
If you are organised, customer-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.