Complaints Handler

Looking for a great career move in customer services, helping customers resolve their concerns while making sure they receive the highest standard of service?

Based in modern offices in the centre of Blackburn,

this is an opportunity to join a successful and expanding business as a Complaints Handler. You'll deal with customer complaints, queries and escalated issues, making sure each one is handled professionally, fairly and with the right level of care.

With a salary of up to £35,000 and an excellent benefits package, this role offers the chance to use your customer service and problem-solving skills in a professional, regulated environment, while developing your knowledge and building a genuine long-term career.

What will you be doing as a Complaints Handler?

Handling customer complaints and escalated queries, making sure each matter is dealt with professionally and sensitively

Speaking with customers by telephone and email to understand their concerns and provide solutions

Managing a varied caseload, ensuring complaints are progressed and deadlines are met

Investigating complaints, reviewing information and case records to establish what has happened and what action is needed

Updating of customer records including interactions, actions taken and outcomes

Working within company procedures and the standards expected within a regulated environment

Identifying recurring issues and trends in complaints and customer feedback

Working closely with colleagues across other teams to help maintain high standards of customer serviceWhat's in it for you?

A salary of £27,000 to £35,000, depending on experience

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing over time to 30 days

An extra day off for your birthday

The option to buy additional holidays

Private healthcare after one year's service

Pension scheme

Life insurance worth three times your annual salary

Bonus scheme based on company performance

Long-service awards and milestone gifts

Perkbox rewards scheme

Company events

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Rewards of up to £200 for suggestions that help improve the business

Excellent opportunities for career development and professional qualificationsWhy would you join this company?

You'll be joining a successful and expanding business where customer care, quality and compliance are important. As a Complaints Handler, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to customers, helping resolve their concerns while ensuring they receive a professional and positive experience.

It's a role where you'll be trusted to take ownership of your caseload and use your judgement, working closely with colleagues across the wider business. As the company continues to grow, there are also genuine opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

What we're looking for:

What's essential:

Previous experience handling customer complaints, escalations or complex customer queries

Experience working in a customer service, claims or contact centre environment

Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email

A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload and caseload

What's helpful but not essential:

Experience within a legal, financial services or claims environment

An awareness of SRA regulatory

requirements and/or FCA Consumer DutyThe Essentials

Salary: £27,000 to £35,000

Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (30 minutes lunch)

Location: Blackburn town centre

Job type: Permanent

To Apply:

If you're an experienced customer service professional who enjoys helping people, handling complaints and finding the right solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

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