Call Handler in Carlisle, Cumbria

Call Handler (Temporary Contract)

📍 Carlisle, Cumbria

🕒 Full-Time | Temporary Contract (12 Weeks)

You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship.

Immediate Start Available

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Call Handler to join our team on a 12-week temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer service or complaints professional who can quickly build relationships, investigate customer concerns, and deliver fair and timely resolutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring customers receive a positive experience during the complaints process while supporting the business in maintaining high service standards.

The Role

As a Call Handler, you will manage customer complaints from initial contact through to resolution, ensuring each case is handled fairly, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and manage call via telephone.
• Listen carefully to customer queries and demonstrate empathy and professionalism.
• Log and maintain accurate customer records on internal systems.
• Assess information objectively and refer to the appropriate departments.
• Draft clear, professional written responses.
• Ensure calls and queries are resolved within agreed timescales.
• Escalate complex or sensitive cases when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with company policies and procedures.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Previous experience in call handling, customer service, case management or a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage challenging conversations confidently and professionally.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Full training and onboarding support.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Valuable experience within a customer-focused organisation.
• Potential to apply for any permanent roles within the business.

Apply Now

If you have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and experience handling complaints professionally and effectively, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary 12-week assignment and candidates must be available to start at short notice.

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.