Temporary Customer Service Representative

Req ID#: 417002 Job Description: Key Details Salary: £14.00 per hour (monthly pay) Opening Hours: Rotational shifts between Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 21:00, Saturday & Sunday, 09:00 to 17:00 Benefits: Salary advance scheme, employee rewards platform, hybrid-working, and an award-winning culture Location: Mitre House, 1 Canbury Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6LZ (hybrid-working post training) – work from home on Mondays and Fridays! Contract Duration: Temporary, fixed-term contract until 31/12/2026, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026 Do you have past customer service experience? Are looking for a temporary role to top-up your income ahead of the festive season? Foundever® is on the hunt for a team of customer-obsessed Customer Service Representatives to join our team, supporting a leading premium home beer brand. Please note that we are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship for this role. What will I be doing? As a Customer Service Representative with Foundever®, you’ll deliver an exceptional service to our client’s customers with each interaction. Using various contact channels, your job will be to effectively listen to customer queries, diagnose and problem-solve where required, and enhance the customer experience. Your dedication and expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining our client’s high standards of customer satisfaction and loyalty. The client you’ll be supporting delivers the ultimate home beer experience, offering a diverse selection of over 40 beers ranging from craft brews and Belgian classics to traditional German lagers and fruity creations. Key Responsibilities Provide accurate and timely responses to customer interaction via all customer contact channels Identify and escalate customer complaints in accordance with company policy Identify trends in customer interactions and escalate to Customer Service Managers where appropriate Take pride in your team’s excellence and support activities which reduce errors and maximise efficiencies Consistently achieve a performance appraisal score of 90% or above in all relevant areas Work with the wider teams to ensure KPI’s are met Performs routine administrative duties including outbound calls Contribute to continuous improvement within Customer Services and the wider business Shows excellent product and process knowledge, treating customers fairly across all communication channels Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned What skills and experience will I need to succeed? You could be a great fit for this role if you have: Experience: Proven experience in a customer service role, preferably within a contact centre environment Complaints Handler: Previous complaint handling experience, managing difficult conversations effectively Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication to help customers, provide guidance, and resolve queries across multiple channels Problem-Solving Abilities: Able to solve problems, manage unexpected challenges, and escalate issues when necessary Technical Aptitude: Basic technical skills to navigate digital platforms and manage multiple systems Customer-Centric Approach: Empathy, patience, and commitment to high-quality service, building rapport and ensuring a positive experience Proactive Work Ethic: Proactively managing workloads, anticipating customer needs, and maintaining composure under pressure Teamwork: Effective collaboration, openness to feedback, and participation in training to improve performance and service quality Who is Foundever®? Foundever® is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 150,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +800 of the world’s leading and digital-first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter. Why join Foundever®? At Foundever®, you’ll find our contact centre jobs surprising. We believe in memorable experiences for all of our associates, whether you’re just starting out or bring years of expertise and are looking for a fresh challenge – we’re committed to ensuring you thrive every step of the way to create your best moments . If you would like to have the opportunity to work with our varied and well-known brands, be part of a brilliant and supportive culture that makes a positive impact in the communities where we operate, and enjoy a balanced work-life pattern with a competitive salary, then we want to hear from YOU ! Plus , for those aspiring to build a career in customer experience, you'll be intrigued to discover that Foundever® is a place where 84% of people grow. Hybrid-working requirements This role is offered on hybrid-working basis once you have completed full training, with electronic equipment being provided by us. To be eligible to work from home, you must meet the below requirements: You must have a wired/Ethernet broadband connection with a minimum of 20Mbps download and 10Mbps upload speeds (4G/5G connections are not supported). You must have a secure, private area to work from, with a desk and chair, and no distractions or background noise. This cannot be in a shared space, nor can any other devices be present during working hours (including smart listening devices in the room, such as mobile phones, or any voice command tech). You must also not use any pen/paper or any writing materials. No other people, such as dependants can be in the same room during working hours. How to apply: Customer obsession is at the heart of what we do. If that resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you! Please click the ‘Apply now’ button on this advert and we’ll be in touch… If your application is shortlisted, you can look forward to experiencing the following journey with us: Intro Call: Meet with our in-house recruitment team, who will share more about the role, our business, and be keen to understand more about you and your experience. This is also a great time to ask us any questions you may have! Online Assessment: Complete our quick and simple online assessment, designed to test your English written and verbal skills, problem-solving abilities and how you may approach some real-world customer scenarios. Interview: Attend a competency-based interview with our Hiring Team at our location in Kingston – where you could be working! Apply Now! We look forward to reviewing your application. Foundever® is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We value our diversity and we’re committed to making Foundever® a truly inclusive place to work. We recognized and embrace that people work in different ways and we’ll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. You can reach us at Recruitment.Kingston@foundever.com. 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