Customer Service Executive

Pertemps · Smethwick, West Midlands

Customer Service Executive at Pertemps, based in Smethwick, West Midlands, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£28,000 per annum
Location
Smethwick, West Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
30 Aug 2026
Sector
Customer Advisor

29% below the typical rate for customer advisor

Reference 046109747

About the role

We are recruiting a proactive and customer‑focused Customer Service Generalist to join a company’s  UK Direct Business team. In this role, you will provide first‑class customer service to a diverse portfolio of customers.

You will act as a key point of contact for customers and internal teams, managing service requests, contracts, renewals, and calibration documentation while helping drive productivity across the Service Division.

What You Will Do

  • Receive, manage, and process requests from customers and colleagues across all communication channels.

    • Proactively and reactively escalate service work to meet agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

    • Accurately qualify customer requirements using scripted questioning to reduce customer downtime.

    • Maintain regular customer contact, providing real‑time status updates on active work

    • Process maintenance contract amendments (premium and non‑premium), including invoicing and credit notes.

    • Handle inbound contract renewal queries and conduct renewal payment calls.

    • Work closely with field and office‑based teams to optimise productivity and scheduling.

    • Identify and schedule appointments that best align customer needs with available resources.

    • Manage purchase order requirements and related documentation.

    • Prioritise workload effectively to maximise resources while meeting service commitments.

    • Maintain accurate and confidential contract database records, including service agreements, preventative maintenance, calibration visits, invoicing, and confirmations.

    • Carry out any other reasonable duties aligned to your skills and experience, as directed by your team leader.

What We Are Looking For

  • A strong commitment to delivering high‑quality customer service and exceeding expectations.

    • A desire to learn, improve continuously, and share knowledge with others.

    • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.

    • Highly organised with a methodical approach to planning and prioritisation.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

    • A positive, motivated team player who can also work independently.

    • Strong workload ownership with the ability to multitask effectively.

    • Adaptable and quick to learn, using knowledge confidently in decision‑making.

    • Computer literate with a sound working knowledge of Windows‑based applications.

    • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Services (or equivalent) is advantageous

    • 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role within a service‑driven, customer‑focused environment.

In return we can provide the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team where customer service, continuous improvement, and professional development are genuinely valued. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact on customer experience.

Reference: 046109747 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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