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We are looking for more heroes who make a difference to people's lives on a daily basis. We have an amazing opportunity for Emergency Call Handlers to work as part of our dedicated Resolution team handling alarm calls in a 24/7/365 alarm monitoring centre supporting a diverse and largely vulnerable customer base. Within this role you will play a critical role in our response to both emergency and non-emergency calls, providing an essential, life-saving service to our customers. No two days are the same and we need someone that can quickly adapt to changing situations with the ability to multi-task effectively, who is resilient and comfortable handling emotionally demanding calls to achieve positive outcomes for our customers. It’s the responsibility of the Emergency Call Handlers to remain calm, whilst reassuring the customer and gaining all the vital information to manage the situation. You will need to be comfortable navigating systems and used to working to predefined processes. When you receive a call, you are responsible for recording the right information, sometimes under difficult circumstances and offering reassurance to the caller, while assessing the support they need. Not every call you deal with will be a matter of life or death but the way you listen, interpret and deal with the calls will make a vital difference to the customers we serve.
Job Responsibility:
Assessing, controlling and arranging a swift and appropriate resolution to emergency situations by calling loved ones or if necessary, the fire, police or ambulance service
Accurately recording details of calls received using our systems
Swiftly taking action based on the information provided by customers
Guiding customers through the process of installing and testing their new alarm system
Remotely programming alarm equipment installed in a customer’s home
Guiding customers through basic troubleshooting checks on alarm equipment and GPS wearable devices to assess faults, where appropriate pass information through to customer services department
Monitoring automatic signals from alarms and take action to resolve power or battery issues
Requirements:
Comfortable working in a high volume contact centre environment
Confident, professional and caring with a patient manner on the telephone
Previous experience of dealing with customers
Experience in using various systems to keep records updated and use of Microsoft packages
Comfortable dealing with new technology
The ability to multitask and follow procedures with an inquisitive nature
Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
Nice to have:
Demonstrate previous experience in a care, customer service or call centre environment
What we offer:
34 days holiday which is inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday off
Opportunity to partake in Shareplan
Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Lite
Wellness Programmes
Volunteering day
Pensions scheme
Long Service Awards, Discount Scheme, On-site Parking and Casual dress
Cycle to Work Scheme
Learning and Development Opportunities
Hybrid Working - You will have the opportunity to apply to work from home on some shifts once you have completed 6-months probation
Additional location allowance of £1,784.64
Generous allowances are payable for weekend and unsociable hours