Customer Service Administrator

Pertemps · Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Customer Service Administrator at Pertemps, based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, paying £13.52 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£13.52 per hour
Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Contract
Permanent
Posted
13 hours ago
Closes
7 Oct 2026
Sector
Customer Advisor

48% below the typical rate for customer advisor

Reference 067114987

About the role

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Northern Powergrid to recruit a Customer Service Administrator to join their growing team in September. 

Northern Powergrid are the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.

We’re looking for people with a Customer First mind-set to provide a professional, quality service to customers as they strive to continually deliver a consistent 10 out of 10 experience for all of their customers.

The role will start out as an Administrative position for the first 3 months (Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm) then will lead into a Contact Centre role in the new year (Full training given) working on a 4 week shift pattern within the hours of 6am - 10pm (5 out of 7 days) 
 
  • Based in Sunderland 
    • Full training provided
    • Shifts run between 6am -10pm 
    • 37 hours a week covering any 5 out of 7 days a week
    • Overtime availalbe
    • Free parking on site 
Duties: 
  • You will support customers with a variety of queries while delivering an exceptional level of service.
    • Accurately input and update customer data within internal systems
    • Maintain records and ensure all information is up to date
    • Support general administrative tasks across the team
    • Deliver an excellent customer experience in line with the company’s Quality Framework
    • Act as the first point of contact via telephone, email, SMS, and social media
    • Take ownership of enquiries and complaints, using initiative to find effective solutions
    • Update internal systems accurately to ensure smooth customer journeys
    • Work closely with internal teams and external partners to provide a seamless service
Essential Skills
  • Strong customer service skills
    • Good Administrative skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Confident in handling a wide range of contacts, with a focus on delivering a high standard of customer experience
    • Good IT literacy, in particular a good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages
    • Excellent organisational skills
To submit your CV please click apply now!

Reference: 067114987 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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