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With years of expertise in plumbing and gas engineering, YourRepair offers fixed-price plans covering boilers, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems for homeowners and landlords alike.\nHometree is a leading UK residential energy services company, supporting households with the installation, financing, and maintenance of low-carbon technologies and essential home services.\nBacked by Hometree’s scale and ambition, YourRepair continues to deliver trusted, reliable home maintenance and repair services through its UK-based, 24/7 support team, rapid response times, and no-insurance approach-meaning no underwriters or paperwork delays. With flexible start dates, nationwide coverage, and long-term, budget-friendly pricing, we provide homeowners and landlords with genuine peace of mind.\nThe Role\nAt YourRepair, our Customer Support Advisors are at the heart of everything we do. As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll provide warm, professional support across phone, email, and live chat-helping people feel heard, understood, and confident that their issue is in safe hands.\nThis role is about more than answering questions. It’s about building trust, solving problems thoughtfully, and making every interaction a positive experience. You’ll work closely with a supportive, inclusive team where your voice is heard, alongside other departments to deliver excellent service and continuously improve how we work.\nYou’ll also benefit from real opportunities to grow and develop your skills, while making a genuine difference to customers every day. We understand the importance of balance too, offering flexibility to help you manage work and life in a way that works for you.\nShift Patterns:\nMonday to Friday: Shifts between 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM\n\n(flexible hours within this range)\nSaturdays: 1 Saturday in 3, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM\n\nResponsibilities:\nSupporting Customers: Deliver friendly, clear, and empathetic support across phone, email, and chat.\n\nResolving Issues: Handle queries and complaints with care and confidence, always aiming for the best outcome.\n\nBuilding Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of our products and services so you can guide customers effectively.\n\nManaging Orders: Assist with orders, returns, and exchanges smoothly and efficiently.\n\nKeeping Records Accurate: Maintain up-to-date customer information to ensure a seamless experience.\n\nWorking Together: Collaborate with teammates and other departments to solve problems and improve service.\n\nListening & Improving: Capture customer feedback and help identify ways we can do better.\n\nDelivering Quality: Meet response times and service standards while maintaining a high level of care and professionalism.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\nCustomer Service Experience: Around 12-18 months in a customer-facing role (or similar transferable experience).\n\nPeople-Focused Mindset: You genuinely enjoy helping others and creating positive experiences.\n\nConfident & Proactive: Comfortable taking initiative and finding solutions.\n\nOrganised & Detail-Oriented: You take pride in getting things right and seeing tasks through.\n\nAdaptable Multitasker: Able to switch between systems and communication channels with ease.\n\nStrong Communicator: Clear, thoughtful, and professional in both written and verbal communication.\n\nEmpathetic & Approachable: You build rapport easily and handle sensitive situations with care.\n\nResilient: Able to stay calm and focused, even when things get busy or challenging.\n\nCollaborative: You value teamwork and support those around you.\n\nComfortable with Technology: Confident using systems and open to learning new tools.\n\nPositive & Growth-Oriented: You bring a can-do attitude and are always open to learning and improving.\nOur Recruitment Process:\n\nInitial Call: Start with an introductory call with our Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss the role and your potential fit. (30 mins)\n\nSkills-Based/Final Interview: Engage in a detailed discussion about your past experiences with our Customer Service Manager. This interview will be in-person. (1 hr)\n\nAbout Hometree\nJoin Hometree and be at the forefront of transforming the residential energy landscape. Founded in 2015, Hometree began its journey in the home cover market. Today, we are spearheading the shift towards a future where home energy systems are decentralised, digitised, and reliant on renewable sources such as heat pumps, solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart controls. This innovative approach is not just about sustainability; it's about empowering homeowners to manage their energy more efficiently and cost-effectively, thereby setting new standards in energy consumption.\nWe operate across three dynamic divisions:\nFinancial Services: Here, you'll contribute to offering flexible financing options, that make it feasible for homeowners to embrace renewable energy technologies and make essential upgrades.\nEnergy Services: Be part of our extensive network of local installation businesses that equip homeowners with the cutting-edge, sustainable energy solutions necessary for reaching net-zero emissions.\nHome Services: Help maintain the comfort and functionality of homes with comprehensive coverage plans that protect the essential hardware in the home.\nAt Hometree, we are committed to guiding UK homeowners on their journey towards more sustainable energy solutions, and we need passionate individuals to support them at every step. Join us during this exciting time, and play a pivotal role in a business that supports sustainable homeownership in alignment with their readiness and needs.\nKey Achievements\nUK's third-largest home cover provider: our latest acquisition makes us the third-largest provider of home cover in the UK.\n7 Acquisitions - We've expanded our operations by acquiring 6 key companies across financing (Hometree Finance - formerly Bewarm), Home Cover (OVO Home Services, CORGI Homeplan and Your Repair) and energy services (Geowarmth, The Little Green Energy Company, CORGI Homeheat, IMS and GreenGen).\n400k Homes Covered - We cover over 400 hundred thousand homes across the UK\n550+ Employees - We have over 550 passionate employees transforming the industry across the Group, one home at a time\nFCA Code of Conduct\nAt Hometree, we prioritise ethical conduct and regulatory compliance. 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