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The Customer Service Escalations Handler will lead and support a team of Customer Service Advisors within a telecommunications business specialising in broadband installation and service delivery. The role is responsible for ensuring an excellent customer experience, managing high-level and complex complaints, and driving early intervention to resolve issues before they escalate.
Job Responsibility:
Handle complex customer enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Take ownership of escalated cases, working closely with internal teams (engineering, planning, service delivery, HR, finance) to reach a satisfactory outcome
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers across multiple channels (phone, email, written correspondence)
Ensure all interactions are documented accurately and meet GDPR compliance requirements
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to Customer Service Advisors
Act as a first point of escalation for junior team members
Support with training of new starters and ongoing development of the existing team
Help maintain a positive, customer-focused culture
Monitor service levels and contribute to continuous improvement activities
Identify trends in customer issues and communicate insights to management
Support the Customer Service Manager in achieving KPIs such as response times, complaint resolution rates, and customer satisfaction targets
Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal policies, and health & safety requirements
Liaise with field engineering teams to coordinate updates and progress on service issues
Manage customer expectations regarding appointments, faults, delays, or escalations
Support with quality assurance checks, ensuring accuracy in customer communication and case handling
Assist in producing reports and MI linked to customer service performance
Requirements:
Proven experience in customer service, preferably in telecommunications, utilities, or another technical service industry
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage challenging or sensitive conversations professionally
Experience handling escalations or complex cases
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
Good IT skills, including CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Stakeholder Management experience required
Nice to have:
Prior experience assisting or mentoring others within a customer service team
Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure (e.g., FTTP, copper, broadband faults) is an advantage
Understanding of GDPR, data protection principles, and customer confidentiality
Experience working with field-based engineering operations