PLEASE NOTE: Start date for this role is February 24th with a 4-6 week training. Following completion of the training period, you will move onto a rolling shift rotation averaging 37hrs p/w working some evening/weekend. Job Purpose As a Customer Service Advisor you will be the first point of contact for our customers who have suffered a loss following an incident with their vehicle. Treating our customer with understanding and empathy you will capture all the relevant information efficiently and accurately, validating our customer’s policy and confirming indemnity whilst providing an excellent customer experience. Utilising effective questioning techniques and/or investigations you will accurately assess liability offering customers the benefits of client supply chain for losses sustained as well as legal representation as required. You will also deal with general customer claims enquiries. Key Duties & Responsbilities To take inbound calls from customers as a result of a motor incident, validating cover and ancillary products as well as assessing liability To collate data accurately and effectively To provide an excellent customer experience by way of a friendly telephone manner and active listening To provide clear communication to customers and/or their representatives To meet own targets and SLAs To liaise with external companies and internal departments in a timely and professional manner in order to effectively process the customers claim notification To resolve any issues avoiding expressions of dissatisfaction escalating into complaints To contribute towards continuous improvement with generation of ideas To question and challenge peers/managers where processes and procedures do not meet expectations and any activity that does not place customers interests at the heart of how we do business To drive your own development by actively seeking development opportunities To ensure customers and the business are kept safe through compliance to all procedural and regulatory legislation as required by FCA To take responsibility for your own actions ensuring you keep up to date with all communications, processes and procedures To adhere to company policies and procedures To actively and positively promote and represent the Carpenters group throughout the firm, and to external bodies Experience & Knowledge Previous experience working within a telephone-based customer service/contact centre environment Professional approach Outstanding communication and customer service skills Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills An ability to work using own initiative within boundaries An ability to in work in a fast-paced environment An ability to work effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities Good IT/Keyboard skills Attention to detail Good team working skills Here at Carpenters group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture and we welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all. About Us Here at Carpenters, we’ve been providing legal and insurance services across the UK for over 30 years. We’ve grown from a small law firm into a 1500 people strong team delivering insurance and legal service across the UK from seven office locations. We work in partnership with insurers, brokers and MGA’s to deliver a variety of fully outsourced claims solutions. Our focus is always on the customer and ensuring their claims journey consistently exceeds expectation. Our culture is what defines us as an organisation and has been built around our 5 core values. We pride ourselves in providing a positive working environment where we can work together towards our success. We understand that our success as a business depends on the success of our people, and that is why we have established an environment where all of our employees feel valued and able to perform at their best. Benefits 22 days plus bank holidays or day in lieu Hybrid working model (in relevant role) Holiday buy and sell 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary) Pension scheme Funded driving theory test (in relevant role) Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support Training and development opportunities Funded social events to connect with your colleagues Dress for your day policy