Operational Customer Service Advisor – Part Time
We’re recruiting for an Operational Customer Service Advisor to join our team working in Bristol. Joining us on a part‑time, permanent basis, you’ll receive a competitive salary of £27,566 (FTE) per annum, working 23.5 hours per week.
About The Role
We’re looking for friendly, proactive people to join our Operational Customer Services team in Bristol. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team working within a larger customer hub. As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll support them with enquiries and complaints about their water supply. Your role is all about delivering a helpful, professional service and making things as easy as possible for our customers.
You’ll work across a range of contact channels, aiming to resolve issues at the first point of contact wherever possible, while keeping customers informed every step of the way. This is a part‑time role, and working patterns will be discussed to reflect business needs as well as flexibility for the successful candidate. Please note that the hours for this role typically need to be covered on Monday to Wednesday.
What you’ll be doing
- Handling customer enquiries and complaints across multiple contact channels in line with service targets, while maintaining a positive, friendly and customer‑focused approach
- Providing clear, accurate advice and signposting customers to self‑service options where appropriate
- Progressing enquiries through to resolution, either directly or by working with the appropriate internal teams
- Keeping customers informed at all stages and setting realistic expectations for resolution
- Accurately recording customer interactions in line with OFWAT regulations
- Resolving complaints at the first point of contact wherever possible
- Processing Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) and Bristol Customer Promise payments accurately and on time
- Maintaining and updating the Priority Services Register
- Using proactive communications to keep customers informed of interruptions to water supply
- Working closely with teams across the business, including Customer Teams, Operations, Planning & Scheduling, Communications and Customer Experience
What we’re looking for
- A passion for delivering great customer service
- Previous customer service experience (call centre experience is a plus)
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident approach
- Ability to stay calm, organised and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
- Confidence to take ownership and work collaboratively as part of a team
Training and support
You’ll receive structured training, including classroom learning, call shadowing and buddy support. Training typically takes place during core hours (8.00am–5.00pm).
For part‑time applicants, we recognise that committing to a full‑time training programme may not always be possible. We’ll explore training arrangements on an individual basis, although full attendance is ideal where feasible to support confidence and development in the role.
What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary
- 23 days’ holiday rising to 27 over 5 years’ service (pro‑rated)
- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave for added flexibility
- Opportunity to invest in Pennon Group plc through employee share schemes
- Wellbeing support, including a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits scheme
- Access to thousands of discounts and offers via Pennon Perks
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- And much more
The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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