Customer Contact - Customer Service Advisor - Part Time

Base Location: Cardiff, Reading or Perth

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Part Time 

Working Hours will be 10am to 14.30pm Monday to Friday with the choice of 3,4 and 5 shifts per week. All successful candidates must work Monday to Friday from 10am to 14.30pm for the first 5 weeks.

Are you a natural problem solver with a passion for helping people and delivering truly exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where delivering the right resolution the first-time matters? Do you take pride in resolving issues efficiently and leaving customers smiling after just one call? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for call centre representatives who are committed to delivering First Call Resolution (FCR) – resolving customers issues accurately and efficiently during the first interaction. In this role, your ability to listen, think critically and communicate clearly will make a real impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Your Role:

• Respond to inbound customer inquiries via phone showing professionalism and empathy
• Diagnose issues and provide effective solutions on the first contact whenever possible
• Use internal systems and knowledge bases to assist customers confidentially
• Document interactions clearly and accurately
• Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and improve processes

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a call centre or customer service role (preferred)
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on first call resolution
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Tech – savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Zoe at zoe.gillespie@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.