Call Centre Agent (Remote, UK-Based Employer)
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You'll own inbound and outbound calls for a UK customer base, resolving queries on the first contact.
Role overview: You will be the voice of a UK business on the phone. You will handle a steady flow of customer calls, log every interaction, and ensure each caller leaves with an answer or a clear next step. Full training on the client's systems and products is provided in your first weeks. You will work UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK (11:00–19:00 SAST), Monday to Friday.
You will join the client's existing team from day one, with a named manager in the UK, regular check-ins over video call, and clear goals so you always know how you are performing.
Key responsibilities:
- Handle inbound calls about orders, accounts, and service queries
- Make scheduled outbound follow-up calls
- Log every call accurately in the CRM
- Resolve issues on the first call where possible and escalate the rest
- Meet call quality and response-time targets
What you'll need:
- At least 1 year in a call centre or phone-based customer service role
- Experience logging calls in a CRM or ticketing system such as Salesforce or Zendesk
- Clear spoken and written English suited to UK customers
- Reliable home internet, a headset, and a quiet workspace
- Availability for UK hours, Monday to Friday
Nice to have:
- Experience supporting UK customers
- Familiarity with telephony platforms such as RingCentral or Aircall
What's on offer:
- 100% remote: work from home anywhere in South Africa
- Fixed UK hours with weekends off
- A long-term, full-time role with a UK employer
- Support from the Remote Recruitment team from application through onboarding
- Hands-on experience with UK clients and systems
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