Customer Services Assistant - Springfields Designer Outlet, Spalding
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person.
Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Services Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing exceptional service and support to ensure a positive and satisfying experience. This role requires excellent communication skills, a patient and empathetic approach, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
The position requires working every other weekend Saturdays 10am – 4pm and Sundays 10:30am – 4pm. Some additional weekends cover will be required to cover the other Customer Services Assistants holidays.
Key Responsibilities
To undertake a range of duties inclusive of:
- Manning our Information Point during our busiest trading period, respond to customer inquiries and concerns via various channels, including phone & email
- Greeting coaches coming into the Centre and answering any queries from Passengers, provide accurate and comprehensive information about our products & services within the Centre
- Helping with customer parking queries and validations
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues in a timely and efficient manner, escalating complex problems to the appropriate team members or management when necessary.
- Gather and document customer feedback to help improve our products and services.
- Ensure all customer interactions comply with company policies and service standards.
- Completing wheelchair bookings within the Centre
- Greeting visitors to our Events, scanning tickets and answering any questions
- Being a presence in the Gardens during any events and to help any visitors with any queries
- To undertake any other reasonable duties/request that commensurate with this position as designated by the Site Supervisor, Operations Manager or any other person in the Savills Management Team.
Person specification:
- Proven experience in a customer service or customer-facing role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
- A genuine desire to help others and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Comfortable using computer software, email platforms, and other digital communication tools.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and new challenges.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Health and Safety
- To take reasonable care of your own health and safety.
- To take reasonable care not to put colleagues, members of public and others at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your work.
- To not interfere with, or misuse anything that's been provided for your health, safety or welfare.
- To report any accidents/incidents that your are involved within (personal or third-party) to your line manager immediately.
- To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your work activit to your line manager immediately.
- To inform your line manager if something happens that might affect your ability to work, like becoming pregnant or suffering an injury.
- To inform your line manager if you take medication may have an impact on your safety and that of others (i.e. drowsiness, confusion, sight I hearing impairment, etc.
- To ensure that you receive training to enable you to undertake work activities in a safe manner. Should you identify the need for further training, or are concerned for your safety you must inform your line manager.
- To ensure that you understand and work to all risk assessments, training, safe working practices and Health and Safety Policies.
- To be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and materials and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied.
Other
- To contribute to the development and implementation of the overall ethos/work/aims of Savills Management Resources & Springfields Designer Outlet & Leisure.
- To work in accordance with site policies and procedures.
- To liaise and communicate with other colleagues as needed.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Previous experience within the retail (or similar) industry.
- Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Hours: 11.5hrs every other weekend. Average 5.75hrs per week.
Salary: £12.39 per Hour
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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
- Business area
- Operations
- Role
- Receptionist
- Locations
- Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Part time
- Remote Status
- This role is site based
- Salary
- £12.39 per Hour