Customer Service Team Leader

  • Location:
    Alfreton, Derbyshire Alfreton, Derbyshire Alfreton, Derbyshire Alfreton, Derbyshire
  • Salary:
    c£30,000 / per annum DOE
  • Posted:
    2 days ago
  • Category:
    Call Centre & Customer Care Jobs
  • Deadline:
    November 21, 2026

Our client is seeking a proactive, customer-focused Customer Service Team Leader to join their team. This role is ideal for a skilled individual with a background in customer service, whether in a contact centre, retail, or automotive environment, and a track record of managing complex teams.

The successful candidate will hold experience in a similar role, overseeing and supporting a team of 3 call handlers, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service by leading by example, handling escalated enquiries and liaising with suppliers.

The working hours for the role are 1pm – Midnight, 4 days on 4 days off.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Report shift issues, plan resources and assign daily tasks
  • Monitor task completion and lead team to meet call KPIs
  • Conduct call quality checks, audits and provide feedback
  • Handle escalations and cancelled orders promptly and accurately
  • Track follow-ups and maintain accurate logs

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in similar team leader role in a customer service environment
  • Task planning, allocation and performance oversight
  • Quality assurance and coaching for staff development
  • Customer service excellence and escalation resolution
  • Process optimisation and accurate reporting

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: 4 on, 4 off, 1pm – Midnight

Salary: c£30k per annum DOE

Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire

Job Type: Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.