We are currently recruiting for Contact Centre Advisors within the Contact Centre based at our depot in Lamby Way, Cardiff.As one of our Contact Centre Advisors working shifts, you will play a key role in representing the Company positively at all times by handling all telephone calls (inbound & outbound), in a professional, courteous and empathetic manner. There is an opportunity for hybrid working in this role but can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.About our Contact Centre24/7, 365 days a year, our Contact Centre team are here for our customers whether they are calling us to report a power cut or dangerous situation, to ask about a new supply or service alteration or when we are calling them to give updates during a power cut. The team here also manages our Priority Services register, which lists our most vulnerable customers. If you are someone to whom showing genuine empathy, patience and understanding comes naturally you would be a great fit for our team. Whether customers call or send us a message via social media, we work together to ensure they enjoy the best possible experience. And that’s because we’re dedicated to ensuring they get the best customer service possible, while also maintaining our industry leading reputation. Most of the team here are made up of Contact Centre Advisors, but everyone gets to enjoy an innovative working environment and benefit from training that is second to none. Training is designed to help you to get to know our business, taking you from knowledge of functions, faults and emergencies, to learning about our systems and the industry as a whole benefiting from both theoretical and practical training.Main ResponsibilitiesResponding to customer enquiries, obtaining necessary information from customers and inputting accurately into relevant computer systems (eg. PowerOn, CROWN, ETC)Providing advice and information to customers in order to resolve enquiries in relation to emergency, no supply and general enquiries calls - both inbound and outbound calls.Liaising with other departments within the Company in order to achieve the highest standards of customer serviceProviding support to other operational functions as requiredOther duties as appropriate to the grade in order to meet business requirements.The Ideal CandidateSuccessful candidates will have proven customer service experience and demonstrable experience of dealing with vulnerable customers. An excellent telephone manner, good keyboard skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This combined with the commitment to follow enquiries through to completion, and to take personal responsibility for meeting customers’ expectations. In addition, you must be a good team player, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet set targets.Hours of work will average 37 hours per week. You will be required to work on an alternating shift rota that covers the hours of 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight, seven days a week including all bank holidays. You must therefore be flexible in being able to cover these hours to a specified rota, and respond during emergency situations such as severe weather conditions and national emergencies.#LI-SH1 #LI-HYBRIDAbout The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous serviceCompetitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)Annual Share Save planContributory private healthcare scheme for you and your familySupport via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy servicesFree on-site parking at all our main sitesThings you need to knowAs an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.ukRecruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
