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Customer Services Assistant

West Lancashire Borough Council

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Skelmersdale/Ormskirk (Hybrid)

Temporary, Flexible hours, Part time

£24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata

21.36 hours


Do you…….

  • Enjoy working in a busy, customer focused environment?
  • Have a passion for delivering excellent customer service?
  • Want a new and exciting challenge?

If the answer to these questions is "yes", this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, customer focused individual to join our busy Customer Services team.

About You!

You will be the first point of contact for all service enquiries through our Contact Centre and Customer Service Point in Skelmersdale. You will respond to customer enquiries and establish which services are required, whilst ensuring that appropriate information and advice is given regarding all of the Council's services.

You will be a team player, have the ability to work with minimal supervision, have excellent communication skills, have the ability to act as an advocate and deal sympathetically and empathetically with a wide range of customers.  

You will need to be flexible in your approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service which is provided between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Working patterns to be agreed.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, Local Government Pension Scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.

To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, Please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.

So, if you think you are up to the challenge, we would love to hear from you.


Closing date: Sun 11/05/2025 at 23:55
Job reference: WLBC/25/311334
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