FAQs
What is the primary role of a Customer Service Assistant at ESS?
The primary role of a Customer Service Assistant at ESS is to deliver exceptional customer service across various service areas, including food delivery, cafés, bars, convenience shops, and accommodation, ensuring a great experience for customers.
What are some key responsibilities of a Customer Service Assistant?
Key responsibilities include serving customers in restaurants and cafes, basic food preparation, cleaning, stocking food and beverage areas, and completing regular day-to-day activities to ensure a smooth operation.
What qualities are essential for a successful Customer Service Assistant?
Essential qualities include being a good communicator, self-motivated, committed to high customer care levels, able to perform manual cleaning duties, enthusiastic about working in a catering environment, and having a positive attitude with pride in one's work.
What type of work environment can a Customer Service Assistant expect at ESS?
A Customer Service Assistant can expect a passionate and friendly team environment, where there is a focus on supporting each other and delivering excellent service, all while being part of a company that values its employees.
Is there an opportunity for career progression for a Customer Service Assistant?
Yes, there are opportunities for career progression within the company. ESS invests in its people and offers programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning to support professional growth.
What benefits does ESS offer to Customer Service Assistants?
Benefits include a free meal or equivalent subsidy while working, travel discounts, shopping discounts, quick access to a Digital GP, cinema ticket discounts, cash rewards, free wellness classes, a contributory pension scheme, and the ability to share discounts with friends and family.
How many weeks per year is this role contracted for?
This role is contracted for 50 weeks per year.
What is the ideal approach to work for a Customer Service Assistant at ESS?
The ideal approach is to take a flexible attitude toward work and consistently demonstrate positive behaviors to colleagues, customers, and clients.
Where does ESS operate?
ESS operates within the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector, supporting military establishments, secure environments, and various offshore and onshore facilities across the UK.
Do I need previous experience in catering or customer service to apply for this role?
While previous experience in catering or customer service is beneficial, the emphasis is on being enthusiastic and committed to high customer care levels, and those new to the field are also encouraged to apply.