Customer Service Assistant x 2

4797671
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Basingstoke
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Customer Services
  • Industry

    Pharmaceuticals
  • Pay

    £14-15 per hour

Customer Services / Data skills

Temporary Customer Service Representative (10‑Month Contract) – Basingstoke – £15 per hour

Are you an organised, people‑focused professional who thrives in a fast‑paced customer environment?
Our client is looking for a Customer Service Representative to support UK‑wide clinical and industrial customers for a 10‑month temporary assignment.
This role is based in Basingstoke, with plenty of available parking

You’ll play a key part in ensuring customers receive exceptional service — from managing orders and resolving delivery queries to coordinating with internal teams to keep everything running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Managing customer data — keeping records accurate and up to date for compliance and audit purposes.
  • Processing quotations & orders — raising quotes, orders and schedule agreements to agreed service levels.
  • Handling customer enquiries — providing friendly, efficient support via phone and email.
  • Working cross‑functionally — collaborating with distribution, planning, finance and sales operations to resolve issues and manage expectations.
  • Investigating queries & complaints — taking ownership and ensuring swift resolution.
  • Tracking deliveries — liaising with courier partners and monitoring shipment progress.
  • Supporting daily operations — contributing to daily meetings and managing shared inboxes.
  • Maintaining performance targets — helping achieve Lines On Time In Full (LOTIF) goals.
  • Promoting safety & compliance — following company policies and encouraging safe working practices.


  • What We’re Looking For
  • Customer service experience — ideally in a team‑based, customer‑facing environment.
  • Strong communication skills — confident, clear and professional.
  • Excellent organisation & attention to detail — able to manage multiple tasks accurately.
  • Problem‑solving mindset — proactive and solutions‑focused.
  • SAP experience — desirable but not essential.
  • Good MS Word & Excel skills — intermediate to advanced level.
  • Pharmaceutical or scientific industry exposure (preferred but not required).


  • What’s On Offer
  • £15 per hour
  • 10‑month temporary contract
  • Basingstoke location with parking
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience in a leading scientific/industrial organisation
If you feel you have the required skills to be able to 'hit the ground running' in this role – please apply, and we will be in touch to discuss further.

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