This is the job Job Title: Customer Service Advisor Location: Oldbury Salary: £25,700 plus bonus potential up to £2k p/y post probation Contract: Full time – permanent Hours: 40 hours per week. Shift Pattern: Rotating shift pattern covering 365 days of the year shifts between 7am-9pm. Start Date: Various Are you looking to excel in your career and work for the biggest name in the automotive industry? We’re recruiting for Emergency Breakdown Customer Service Advisors to support our roadside heroes in rescuing the public during times they need us most. You’ll be working in a fast paced, friendly environment where you’ll be taking around 100 calls a day, ranging from updates and changes to policy’s to arranging a patrol to rescue a family from the M4 As you can understand, some calls you answer could involve complexities or vulnerable and distressed customers, so our in-depth 4 week training period will ensure you’re confident to provide the best solution to every customer, every time. If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere If you’re the best at what you do, you work at The AA What will I be doing? Supporting our customers in a high-volume contact centre via telephone through their breakdown journey. You’ll be actively listening providing guidance with your warm and reassuring tone. Showing our customers, they’re valued by understanding their situation, keeping the conversation constructive Using detailed scripts to gather information from the call and apply logic to assess the best course of action Pushing for better by using resources available to offer the best customer service Maintaining composure whilst reassuring customers, providing safety advice and promptly sending support Retaining high volumes of call information whilst updating multiple IT systems accurately and swiftly We’re looking for someone to become: A guardian: you’ll be supportive with the ability to remain warm and kind, even in the face of conflict A champion: you’ll make our customers feel respected and valued A problem solver: you’ll understand incoming information and make logical decisions quickly and efficiently A self-starter: you’ll be proactive taking pride and ownership in your work while working towards targets A composed operator: you’ll cope well in pressurised situations, maintaining resilience whilst managing setbacks effectively A multitasker: you’ll be able to retain and sort incoming information accurately and swiftly What's in it for me? We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus up to an extra 8 days dependent on your bank holiday schedule Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change. Additional information The Recruitment Process Your application We believe that you can be a great fit for this job based on your behaviours and natural abilities. Once you apply, you’ll receive a series of games to help us get to know you. Your interview If you fit the behavioural profile to thrive within the role and environment, you will then be invited to attend a final stage interview which lasts approximately 60mins. You’ll meet with our friendly interviewers for a competency-based interview that contains a role play. Onboarding Once we’ve made you an offer and completed your pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your contract. Training and going live on the phones Training will be conducted by our expert Academy team for up to 4 weeks followed by a period in our Grad Bay to get you fully confident in your role before joining your team.