Customer Consultant

Wescot was incorporated in Scotland in 1983, but following expansion the business now operates in Bolton, Glasgow, Hull, Moulton, Saltcoats, Telford …… Wescot are not your typical contact center We offer our customers a range of financial services across various sites. We work on behalf of banking, utility, telecoms and retail finance companies whose customers have fallen behind with their repayments. We strive to deliver gold-standard customer service, working with each individual customer to establish affordable and sustainable repayment arrangements. We are focused on an ethical approach and provide excellent service which we believe is due to our fantastic employees offering the best possible outcomes to all our customers. Due to vast growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and expanding operational team based in Telford which is based conveniently in the town centre next to all travel links, restaurants and cafes. You will also receive a competitive salary and fantastic enhanced benefits package. As a Customer Service Consultant your role is to talk to our customers and set up affordable and sustainable repayment plans. You will use your listening and questioning skills to gain an understanding of their individual circumstances and to agree the best course of action, recognising when you customer may require specialist support. You will also assist customers by handling queries as well as carrying out regular reviews to make sure their payment arrangements are still suitable. This will involve dealing with a combination of inbound calls from customers and calls presented via our outbound dialer. Making sure we treat customers as individuals, recognising those in financial difficulties and or vulnerable situations. Where appropriate, recommending free debt advice or passing the customer to one of our specialist teams. Skills / Knowledge / Experience: You do not require previous financial or contact center experience, however this would be of benefit. We do require you to have proven experience in a customer service role Communication – excellent communication, listening and questioning skills Team work – can work as an effective team member towards common goals Personal Effectiveness – is self-motivated and takes responsibility for own achievements and development Focus on Results – achievement orientated with the drive to succeed Customer & Client Focused – takes personal responsibility for providing an excellent customer experience Computer literate The Rewards: Competitive salary – Increase after probation. Pension Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Childcare Voucher Scheme Retail and Entertainment Discount Scheme Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Scheme Mention Me - Referral Policy Comprehensive induction training and Grad Bay support Regular training and education to ensure you’re always up to date Dress – down Friday Team Reach – events throughout the year Star of the Month, per team and overall for site 31 days holiday (including 8 statutory hols) Subsidised car parking of £2 per day Working hours are an average of 37.5 hours per week working on a rotational shift pattern between Monday - Friday 8am - 8.30pm & Saturday's 8am - 1pm. Every colleague has an important part to play in the success of our business. Our dedicated Learning & Development team make sure that each Wescot team member receives the training and development they need to develop in their current role and should they wish, progress up the career ladder. If you have the skills to apply for this exciting opportunity, please apply now Wescot is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcome applications from all suitably skilled applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We are an FCA regulated company we will conduct credit, fraud, criminal record and 5-year reference checks as part of our pre-employment screening on all successful candidates