Customer Service Representative - Basingstoke

£23,400

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 6pm

Basingstoke

So, what does the role entail?

You'll join a people and technology-driven business, taking inbound calls from customers about their life assurance, savings, investments, or pension plans. Whether assisting customers plan for retirement, accessing investments, updating personal information, or supporting families during bereavements, you'll ensure a seamless experience during the moments that matter.

Many new colleagues come from contact centres, retail, hospitality, or travel backgrounds, so financial services experience isn't required; comprehensive training will be provided.

We support our colleagues with competitive benefits:

• No weekend working.
• 31 days annual leave (including UK Bank Holidays).
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Perks at Work (online discounted shopping).
• Car lease scheme and Jaguar Land Rover discount.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Annual volunteering day.
• Supportive people policies for the moments that matter in life (Carer's Leave, Foster Leave, Fertility Leave, Retirement Leave).
• Wellbeing programme with health checks, nutritional advice, second medical opinion option, employee assistance programme and mental, physical, and financial support.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 6% match), Group Life Assurance, and Group Income Protection.
• Personal and career development opportunities within Diligenta.

Join our team if you're…

• Passionate about delivering a seamless customer experience with empathy and respect, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Someone who has excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills and able to simplify complex matters whilst providing outstanding service.
• A problem solver, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Comfortable switching between multiple IT applications with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).
• Excited to work with great people and create a supportive workplace.
• Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge to enhance skills and develop best practices.

Who is Diligenta?

Diligenta makes a positive difference to the lives of millions, handling some of the most difficult and important calls a person can ever make. We are dedicated to being there to support customers in the moments that really matter in life and providing the best service every time. Established in 2005, we're proud to be the single largest provider of outsourced administration services to the UK Life Assurance and Pensions market.

We deliver exceptional customer service to customers on behalf of well-known brands including Lloyds Banking Group, The Phoenix Group, Standard Life, AVIVA, M&G Prudential and Nest, the UK government's workplace pension scheme. Our unique technology solution enables us to make a positive difference to the lives of over 23 million customers - that's 1 in 3 people in the UK!

Diligenta's innovation spans more than just technology; we look for new ways to innovate in customer service and client satisfaction too. Our ongoing and expected company growth offers opportunities for all our colleagues, and we're excited to welcome new people to be part of our journey.

Diligenta is proud to be a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Service (TCS), part of the Tata Group.

Your new role
We are seeking a Service Manager to manage 3 services within Southampton, located across Bitterne, Bitterne Triangle and Shirley.There are around 9 support workers per service with 1 Assistant Service Manager across all 3 services.
The people we support at these services enjoy swimming, theatre trips, shopping pottery, cooking/ baking and are enrolled to different work experiences.The service is active. We support individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, and mental health. There may be instances with behaviour that challenges, but there are no physical disabilities.

Salary £35000/year (Full-time position)

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Driver to access all services.
• Be able to be a part of an on-call rota.
• Experience with budgets and financial information.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Service Advisor Vacancy - Farnborough
Salary: £32,000 Basic OTE £38,400 + and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5.30pm, 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 8am - 12.30pm - full time, permanent position

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We have a new vacancy for a Service Advisor for my client's main Prestige dealership in Farnborough. Excellent opportunity for a Service Advisor to join a high performing team. This role suits a Service Advisor looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Role:

• This Service Advisor position entails dealing with the customer as they wish to book their vehicle into the workshop. Delivering high levels of customer service you will find their requirements and advise on cost, time scale and what exactly will happen
• The role is with a busy dealership that requires someone who can deal with the volumes while delivering a high standard of customer service

Requirement:

• The right individual must have previous motor trade experience. We may consider someone from an independent garage who can show the knowledge, confidence and driven manner.
• Have a steady work history
• At least 2 years' experience working within the motor trade / car dealership as a Service Advisor
• Pinnacle or Kerridge experience is preferable but not essential. Having experience with some sort of dealership system.
• Looking for a confident, friendly and professional individual with a strong customer service background.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDAS

Consultant: Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Directs, plans, and assigns work priorities for subordinates, demonstrates expertise in all phases of claims processing, and has final technical authority over the final work product.
• Advises the division manager or assistant division manager on the daily operation of assigned team(s) (e.g. performance and workload management), in order to achieve goals and objectives of VA benefits programs as they relate the division.
• Liaises with other government and non-government agencies such as Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) to facilitate cooperative efforts/exchanges in programs benefiting veterans.
• Responsible for supervising personnel (e.g. issues supervisory instructions, evaluates subordinate performance, hears and resolves employee complaints, effects disciplinary actions, identifies training needs, and conducts interviews to include making recommendations for position appointments, promotions, or reassignments).
• Provides oversight when responding to higher level inquiries or obtaining necessary information or evidence to ensure pending claims are properly adjudicated.
• Maintains effective labor/management relationships and accomplishing personnel management duties in accordance with applicable laws, policies, labor/management agreement, and employment opportunities, laws, directives, and regulations.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Negotiable
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Veterans Service Representative GS-0996-13; 02101A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $88,520 Per Year (GS 13)

Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food items
• Serve food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates
• Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchen
• Set up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessary
• Return soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after meals
• Deliver meal trays to the patients' bedsides
• Brew coffee according to the number of servings required
• Assemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizes
• Apportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containers
• Make cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunches
• Work in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving line
• Sort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• Operate and break down equipment
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas
• Separate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dish washing area
• Remove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machine
• Unload delivery trucks
• Store sanitized dishes, glasses and silverware
• Scrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensils
• Move heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal area
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, schedule will be based on facility needs.
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/ PD99920S
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Notifications:

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• This position is in the Competitive Service
• THIS OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT (OCA) ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, which closes on Nov 12, 2024. Please see the "Next Steps" area of the announcement which provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.

Starting at $19.63 Per Hour (WG 3)

Domestic Gas Engineers
7-10 jobs pd, high access. 200-250pd
Contract, ongoing, service only
Small area, PO postcodes only

Domestic Gas Service Engineers required for large organisation with contracts in the Portsmouth area. The suitable gas engineers must hold current ACS certificates, full UK driving licence, PL insurance and analyser a van with no signage. The expectation is to complete around 7-8 services per day but evening or Saturday work is available. It's a unique setup with a robust system to ensure access and no carding. Lots of work with an ongoing contract all in the PO area. The work is well organised through an established team that have worked the contract for over 10 years. Service engineers offering 3 plus days per week could also be considered.

Supervisors are available to support where required and on the job training is provided with a full week of shadowing at the start if required.

Please apply online with your updated CV

JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Winchester, covering our friendly branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time

About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference to customers, businesses and communities?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'll learn, grow and develop within an inclusive organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be in one of our branches helping our customers side by side, or working from home, doing your best to help the person at the other end of the line (we also connect via social media, web-chat and remote advice video calls).

You'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people. You'll show you care and understand what matters to them and if you don't know the answer then you'll have access to a supportive team that do.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need. Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, potential hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here.

About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• Crucially, you're a people person - to be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous financial services experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• The passion to put yourself in the customers' shoes, show empathy, acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• The commitment to deliver on your promises and going above and beyond for your customer.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• If located in in one of our hybrid locations, you will need to meet our Homeworking criteria, for example, a quiet, private room at home, stable internet connection.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a LBG advocate, an expert in using our mobile app and demonstrate excellent knowledge of our products and services. This will mean you are able to offer fantastic support to our customers. Should you be offered the role, we'd really encourage you to use the app so that you become familiar with it and we'd hope that you use our products as well, if you don't already!."

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more. (Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

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Your new companyYou will be working with an exceptional client in Basingstoke, who are seeking to hire an experienced and talented Customer Service Representative.
Your new role.
You will be joining a well-established, friendly, and professional team who work to common goals and share success. This is an amazing opportunity to join a stable business which has a very loyal customer base and continually develops new products and services. In the role of Customer Service Representative, you will be working in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders ensuring customer orders are being developed with SLA standards and procedures. No two days will be the same, and you will be managing and coordinating multiple customer orders simultaneously.

Our client is seeking to hire an experienced, professional, hard-working, and engaging Customer Service Representative, who has first-class organisation and engagement skills. Our client is seeking to hire an experienced candidate who has gained a significant amount of experience within a B2B customer service role previously, ideally a manufacturing/engineering sector. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a stable work history, excellent IT skills, the ability to learn new systems efficiently. Excellent verbal and written English skills are essential. Please note; this role will be fully office based at the client's site in Basingstoke.
Customer Service Representative, Basingstoke, Full-Time, Permanent, £27K PA plus excellent benefits, Parking available.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Women’s Justice Worker
Women’s Justice Centre,

Salary £32,010- £37,626
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established accredited group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Care, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services. We have established a Women’s Centre, where all Justice Services for women are delivered from, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the Justice System.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Willow Services, working from the Women’s Justice Centre where we offer trauma informed, gender specific services and operate in line with the evidenced based key principles. Women that are aged 18 and above can attend as part of a statutory order or voluntarily, including women entitled to support due to their partner’s/ex-partner’s involvement with the Caledonian system. The team is multi-disciplinary and includes support workers, social workers, psychologists, nursing staff as well as key 3rd sector partners and peer supporters, all of whom contribute to the delivery of a range of interventions and support offered to the women in an integrated way. This includes the provision of one to one and group work interventions as well as community outreach support.

The post holder will contribute to a broad range of provision alongside colleagues from other disciplines/services. The post holder will be an experienced worker, with an in-depth knowledge of the justice system and understanding about the specific issues facing women. They will have worked with people experiencing mental health difficulties and affected by complex trauma and understand best practice approaches. The post requires experience in contributing to the assessment and management of risk, working within various legal frameworks within justice and includes working within the adult support and protection legislation.

The post is open to female candidates only (Occupational Requirement exception under Equality Act 2010). This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

Are you an IT professional who’s excited to make a real difference for students?

The University of Portsmouth invites you to join our Student Service Delivery (SSD) team as a Senior Service Delivery Analyst. In this essential role, you’ll support students by providing responsive, IT assistance to help them make the most of campus resources. This is your chance to work in an impactful campus-based team, providing multi-level support and enhancing student experience.

In this role, you’ll handle 1st-level (phone/email), 2nd-level (on-site), and some 3rd-level support to students, serving as a go-to for complex issues. You will also have opportunities to lead smaller projects and assist on major university-wide initiatives, this role is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of innovative IT solutions for the campus community.

This role offers an exciting pathway for growth in a collaborative and supportive environment. Not only will you be instrumental in supporting students’ success, but you’ll also benefit from ongoing development in technical and project skills.

The successful applicant will have excellent customer service skills and experience working within a strong customer focused environment.

For further information, please contact robert.cox@port.ac.uk

Applications submitted through, or affiliated with the following organisations will not be accepted: Tritek, Tiege, Alboss, Almond Careers, Almond Media, RKY Consulting, Business Derivatives, 7ven Oaks.

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

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Our client in Basingstoke who are going through an exciting growth period due to being a start-up business beginning of this year are looking for a Customer Service Supervisor to join their hard-working team and help push their growth to the next level.

*You must be able to speak fluent Spanish for this role*

Salary £35k per annum

* Monday - Friday
* 8am-4pm (some flex required)
* Enhanced Pension
* Working within a family feel business
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays

Duties and Responsibilities
* Liaising with customers on their online ordering platform
* Supporting the UK operations team
* Liaising with the South American Customer Service holdings team
* Support the on boarding of new vendors
* Manage existing accounts/customers
* Resolving queries raised by book delivery customers

Requirements
* Fluent Spanish speaking
* Customer service experience
* Zendesk experience
* Ability to accurately record data
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are interested please call 01256 810400 and ask for Jordan & Chloe discuss further

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

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Service Advisor Vacancy - Southampton
Salary: Up to £30,000 Basic OTE £38,000 + and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings - full time, permanent position

OC19055

We have a new vacancy for a Service Advisor for my client's main dealership in Southampton. Excellent opportunity for a Service Advisor to join a high performing team. This role suits a Service Advisor looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Role:

• This Service Advisor position entails dealing with the customer as they wish to book their vehicle into the workshop. Delivering high levels of customer service you will find their requirements and advise on cost, time scale and what exactly will happen
• The role is with a busy dealership that requires someone who can deal with the volumes while delivering a high standard of customer service

Requirement:

• The right individual must have previous motor trade experience. We may consider someone from an independent garage who can show the knowledge, confidence and driven manner.
• Have a steady work history
• At least 2 years' experience working within the motor trade / car dealership as a Service Advisor
• Pinnacle or Kerridge experience is preferable but not essential. Having experience with some sort of dealership system.
• Looking for a confident, friendly and professional individual with a strong customer service background.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDAS

Consultant: Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Purpose of the position

Ensure the engineering region runs effectively whilst achieving KPI objectives including but not limited to, customer satisfaction, productivity, first time fix, regional revenue targets and full compliance to Health, safety, and environment standards.

• Drive high standards of engineering across the region.
• Coach, influence and support a group of regional engineers to deliver the best possible results

Accountability

• To deliver technical support to engineers when required
• Assist the regional manager to deliver on regional KPIs
• Drive positive culture across the region

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise within the region.
• Coaching of experienced and apprentice engineers.
• To ensure legislative requirements, Group Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to within the regional operation and coach we improvements are identified.
• In collaboration with other colleagues, ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement in the region by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.
• To assist with regional resource planning and delivery against these plans, including ensuring call out rotas are completed.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met.
• To contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes/methods and operating practices within the region
• To motivate and develop staff with a view to career progression and development.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.

Tasks:

• Provide telephone technical support for field & site-based engineers.
• Where required, deliver in van training/coaching to support the engineers within your business region. This could include but is not limited to; technical issues with servicing, maintaining, or repairing refrigeration units. Supporting the engineers to utilise their electronic equipment including accurate completion of work via the mobile work order system.
• Support the regional manager to ensure the safe operation of any remote sites within the region.
• Support the lead engineers where they identify the need for technical support or training
• To assist with the recruitment of regional staff.
• To provide daily/weekly operational reports and status updates and review as required.
• To ensure the timely investigation and resolution of operational and Health and Safety issues
• Work with regional manager and lead engineers to plan technical training requirements for the engineers within your region.
• To assist with any disciplinary/grievance matters in line with Company procedures.
• To build rapport, develop trust and respect from both internal and external customers.
• To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function.

Capability

Behavioural Competencies:

• Build team capability
• Communicate effectively
• Collaborate and breakdown barriers
• Demonstrate technical expertise
• Deliver results

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of transport refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of engineering processes, including PPE, vans, tools, parts.
• Computer literate to an adequate standard in Microsoft applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Mathematics & English

Education:

Essential:

• GCSC level education

Desirable:

• NVQ level qualification
• Electrical qualifications/certification would be an advantage.
• Mechanical/Engineering certification would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Experience coaching and leading in the transport refrigeration industry

The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Navy, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK.

Our duties include:

Security incident management - Such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.

Patrolling site perimeters - Taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.

Controlling entry and exit - Managing control room and gate operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently.

Military Working Dog services (at selected sites).

Our units are located at over 119 sites across the UK mainland. We have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.

Requirements:

• Background - You must have at least 3 years prior Military Service, or be currently serving, in any arm of the British Military, regular or reserves.

• Age - You must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.

• Fitness Eligibility - You must be medically fit and have a Body Mass Index below 32.

• Driving Licence - You must have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.

Previously Served Personnel:

• Gap Since Leaving Service - Former substantive Cpl/LH (or equivalent) and above ranks with no more than a 10 year gap of service, and for former non substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks who have a gap of service of no more than 6 years.

• However, any former personnel with a time gap of up to 10 years can apply for this role, to which a time out waiver may be granted, subject to approval and interview processes.

• Previous Service Check - Your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre.

Currently Serving Personnel:

• Any currently serving regular or reserve personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri-services should email ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk immediately to discuss the best process for you joining the MPGS.

Benefits:

• Competitive entry level salary.

• Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already.

• Subsidised military accommodation available (SLA/SFA).

• Up to 30 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata).

• Free medical/dental

• You choose your location.

• Home to duty payment subject to conditions (HDT)

• Up to 2 weeks Adventurous Training per year (not compulsory).

• Professional and personal courses available to advance you and your rank.

Job Types: Full-time, permanent.

Salary: Starting at £25,693.00 per year.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts on a structured shift system.

Experience: UK Military, minimum 3 years (required).

Further info: Visit

Website - https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/adjutant-generals-corps/provost/military-provost-guard-service/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpgsRecruitment/

e-mail – ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

How to Apply: In the first instance please email us at

ArmyPM-MPGS-Recruitment@mod.gov.uk

including the following information;

a. Name.

b. Age.

c. Previous or current UK Military Service unit.

d. Previous or current UK Military Service time period / date left.