Customer Order Management Representative
Peterborough, England – 12‑month contract, full time, Monday‑Friday, hourly rate £15.88. Start: ASAP.
Role Overview
You will act as the single point of contact for your assigned customer accounts, managing the entire order lifecycle – from setup and entry through to fulfilment, documentation, and issue resolution. You will work closely with customers, manufacturing sites, distribution centres, and internal teams to ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time. This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and building strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage assigned customer accounts across the full order lifecycle
* Process new customer setups, order entry, modifications, and escalations
* Provide clear, accurate communication and documentation throughout the process
* Resolve complex customer queries using strong process and systems knowledge
* Coordinate with manufacturing plants, distribution centres, and internal teams
* Maintain accurate records of all interactions and order activity
* Ensure compliance with export policies and prepare required documentation
* Support quality processes, including submitting non‑conformance claims
* Prepare and distribute internal and customer reports
* Support departmental initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Participate in or lead process improvement activities
Experience & Background
* 2+ years in Customer Order Management, Customer Service, Account Management, or Supply Chain
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is essential
* Technical affinity or understanding – ability to grasp product/parts information
* Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and internal teams
Competencies
* Results driven and proactive
* Excellent communicator across multiple channels
* Customer focused with strong relationship‑building skills
* Collaborative and team oriented
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
* Comfortable navigating order management systems and processes
Education
Secondary education required; college level qualification preferred.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to join a major global engineering organisation
* Long‑term project with strong extension potential
* Clear development opportunities within Customer Order Management
* Supportive team environment with structured training
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