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Ref no:
ABC13590
Published:
14/07/2026
Closes:
29/07/2026
Location:
Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB
Rate:
£15.01 - £16.49 per hour
Contract Type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Position Type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours:
0 hours per week

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to ensure that all enquiries made to the 24 Hour-Emergency Response Team, are handled appropriately and effectively, with first class customer care. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication skills, work to a high level of accuracy and have a strong customer service ethos.   There is a requirement to work flexible hours in a shift pattern as the service operates 24 hours, 7 days per week.​ 

Requirements

As a minimum to be able to demonstrate skills and experience in:

  • Working under pressure in a busy environment whilst delivering a high standard of customer service.
  • ​Working in a relevant customer facing role.
  • ​Consistently meeting service targets
  • ​Using IT systems and standard ICT packages, such as the Microsoft Office suite of software.
  • ​Handling difficult / emergency situations.​

Responsibilities

·         Answer incoming contact (calls, web, emails etc.) handling all enquiries appropriately, recognising vulnerability and taking any necessary steps to ensure the well-being of the customer. 

·         ​Give appropriate advice in accordance with organisational standards, procedures and legislative requirements. 

·         ​Provide effective support to a diverse customer base using a calm and sensitive approach. 

·         ​Identify emergency situations and take appropriate actions. 

·         ​Seek and provide first time resolution for all calls whenever possible. 

·         ​Engage with customers in a friendly and professional manner to deliver the highest standards of customer care. 

·         ​Accurately record data on a variety of IT systems and prioritise requests according to set processes. 

·         ​Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience, including cross servicing options where customers would benefit from other council services. 

·         ​Proactively raise any issues and collaborate across the team to devise improvements and refinements to the service 

·         ​Align with corporate objectives, standards and behaviours.​​ 

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  • Scottish Living Wage
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