Careers

Call Centre Agents - Variable Starts

Posted: Jan 27, 2012 Salary: £7.50 per hour plus bonus Location: Euston - NW1 Start date: TBC

This is a great opportunity to join the largest and one of the greenest ground transportation companies in Europe. We are a brand leader in our market and are our technology within our sector is second to none. Based in NWI (Euston/ Warren Street) we have a friendly corporate environment and are Investors in People.

The right person for this job role will be bright, customer focused, highly professional that can get on with and influence people at all levels whilst gaining respect from your colleagues and directors. Although previous customer service experience is preferable, we are willing to take on individuals who have recently left higher education and are looking for a kick start to their career.

Benefits on offer include

  • Central London location - Euston NW1 –  with excellent transport links
  • Excellent benefits after 1 year’s service including increased annual leave, BUPA, Discounted Cab Account and Season Ticket Loan
  • Starting salary - £7.50 per hour with an incentive & booking bonus entitlement. Your basic salary will increase with length of service.
  • Extensive training and development opportunities. We prefer to promote from within the company where possible
  • Addison Lee cares for the wellbeing of its staff – if you finish at an awkward hour of the night we will get you home safely

Main Function of Job

To take cab and courier bookings from customers across London and the Home Counties in an efficient, accurate, friendly and timely manner.

Main Duties include

  • Log in and answer incoming calls to the Call Centre
  • Supporting new members of staff by dealing with any queries they may have
  • Helping the control room when necessary
  • Deal with customer, clients & colleagues in a professional and courteous manner
  • Any ad-hoc duties passed to you by a manager

Essential Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Experience using Booking Database Platforms
  • Typing and Spelling (Tested at interview)
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Punctuality
  • Team player

Advantageous
Previous experience within a minicab or courier company and/or industry knowledge

Shifts available

  • Full Time Afternoons (5 days our of 7 including some weekend work)
  • Full Time Nights (5 days our of 7 including some weekend work)
  • Part Time Weekend Days (Saturday/ Sunday)
  • Part Time Weekend Afternoons (Saturday/ Sunday)
  • Part Time Weekend Nights (Friday and Saturday)

(Please note that all our shifts have variable start times which mean that you have to be able to commit to working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the business, Days – 7am-10am flexible starts/ Afternoons 1pm-3pm flexible starts/ Nights 7pm-10pm flexible starts)

Duration: Permanent

If you are interested in this role then please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@addisonlee.com detailing your preferred shift.

Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.