Overview
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Responsibilities
- Own the customer journey during the "Last Mile" to installation.
- Coordinate installer scheduling and customer communications to ensure readiness for installation.
- Handle direct calls from installers reporting absences, taking immediate action to resolve impact.
- Conduct proactive fitter check-ins to confirm attendance at scheduled jobs.
- Manage pulled installations on day of installation with urgency, contacting customers the same day to explain the situation clearly, take ownership, and work to find solutions or alternative dates.
- Collaborate with Transport, Manufacturing, and Resource Experts to identify and secure solutions quickly when installations are at risk, ensuring smooth coordination across functions.
- Handle pre-installation complaints with empathy and professionalism, balancing honesty with reassurance and keeping customers fully informed.
- Support to resolve late availability cases by reallocating resources where possible, minimising impact on customers.
- Carry out weekly proactive checks on upcoming installations to confirm customer and site readiness.
- Maintain accurate system updates and case notes to ensure visibility and accountability.
- Support colleagues by sharing workload and knowledge to ensure a smooth team operation.
You will bring
Experience in customer service, scheduling, or contact centre environments, ideally within logistics or installation.Strong organisational skills, able to coordinate schedules and manage competing priorities.Excellent communication and listening skills, with an empathetic approach to customers.Skilled in problem-solving and complaint handling, staying calm and professional under pressure.Reliable and dependable, consistently delivering on commitments and setting a positive example.A supportive team player, willing to share knowledge and help colleagues.Resilient and adaptable in managing high volumes of calls and cases.Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in scheduling and pre-fit operations.Committed to delivering excellent customer experiences and living company values : Be Real, Be Creative, Be Committed.Employment details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Information TechnologyIndustries : FurnitureBenefits
Competitive salary up to £27,000 per annum33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)Additional annual leave purchase schemeContributory pension schemeAccess to discounts through PerkboxGenerous staff discount schemeWe are a family business that has helped people transform their homes for over 90 years, with over 20 showrooms nationwide. If you are driven to ensure every installation starts smoothly and to support customers and installers, you'll make a real impact here.
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