Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent who has some previous experience in the collections / financial services industry within a call centre environment is required for an established call centre that has built its reputation by providing specialised, and compassionate engagement services to clients. SALARY: £26,250 - £30,385 per annum (depending on experience) Bonus Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid / Kirkby, Liverpool Merseyside, North West England (L33) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Although the company has no immediate plans to change their working hours, they may at some point in the future return to the original shift pattern which is an alternating 2-week shift of Monday Friday 8am - 4pm and 10am 7pm and 1 Saturday every 4 weeks, 9am 2pm Due to continued growth the company is looking to hire multiple people to join the team. HYBRID WORKING OPPORTUNITIES The company operate a hybrid working pattern which allows colleagues to gain a work life balance with the opportunity to work from office and home for part of the week once you are achieving core competencies. Reviews take place after 3 months of employment, further information will be discussed at interview. JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent who has some previous experience in the collections / financial services industry within a call centre environment. Due to continued growth, the company is looking to recruit multiple people. As the Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent you will have some previous experience working in a similar environment, be very customer focussed, supporting customers to pay off their debts in a practical and affordable way. Working as a Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent you will aim to understand customers individual circumstances by asking questions and ensuring that the customers best interests are met. The company find people learn best in person and from hearing and watching others, so as the Debt Recovery Agent / Contact Centre Telephone Collections Agent you will start at their office in Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside. Once youre up to speed there will be opportunities for a hybrid working pattern starting from 3 months service if you are hitting targets and have reached core competency in the role, this will be split between working from home and the office for part of the week, which allows you to have a great work life balance, ABOUT YOU As a successful candidate you will have the following attributes: Previous collections / financial services industry experience within a call centre environment Good understanding of FCA Regulations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Understanding of vulnerable customers and how to identify them Good telephone manner, building rapport with customers Strong listening skills with the ability to confidently articulate the best outcome for the customer on the spot Good negotiation skills Good IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Excel BENEFITS The company offer a range of programmes and benefits to help their people and their families stay healthy and happy, including: Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice schemes Free on-site parking, bike storage and shower facilities Childcare Vouchers Dental and Health Cash Plan Company Pension Plan Life Assurance and Colleague Assistance Program Non-contractual bonus scheme RETAIL DISCOUNTS They also offer 100s of discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants, cinema, holidays and much more, including: Tesco, Ikea, ASOS, Nike, TK Maxx, BooHoo, JustEat, Deliveroo, B&M, Currys, Argos, Primark, Odeon, Pizza Express, Costa Coffee and many, many more HOLIDAYS Holidays start at 21 days (rising to 25), plus 8 bank holidays HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P13710 Full-Time, Permanent Customer Service Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.