Operational Customer Service Advisor

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At Bristol Water, we’ve been serving generations of families since 1846. Ensuring people in our communities have access to healthy water is paramount, which is why we work around the clock testing our water hundreds of times a day.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

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Operational Customer Service Advisor – Part Time

We’re recruiting for an Operational Customer Service Advisor to join our team working in Bristol.

Joining us on a part‑time, permanent basis, you’ll receive a competitive salary of £27,566 (FTE) per annum, working 23.5 hours per week.

About The Role

We’re looking for friendly, proactive people to join our Operational Customer Services team in Bristol.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team working within a larger customer hub. As the first point of contact for our customers, you’ll support them with enquiries and complaints about their water supply. Your role is all about delivering a helpful, professional service and making things as easy as possible for our customers.

You’ll work across a range of contact channels, aiming to resolve issues at the first point of contact wherever possible, while keeping customers informed every step of the way.

This is a part‑time role, and working patterns will be discussed to reflect business needs as well as flexibility for the successful candidate. Please note that the hours for this role typically need to be covered on Monday to Wednesday

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Assessment centre dates

Thursday 30 April and/or Friday 1 May

Our assessment centre is a relaxed opportunity to meet the team, learn more about the role and experience our culture. If you are unavailable on both of these dates, don’t let that put you off — submit an application and, if you’re a good fit, we’ll look at alternative options.

What you’ll be doing

• Handling customer enquiries and complaints across multiple contact channels in line with service targets, while maintaining a positive, friendly and customer‑focused approach
• Providing clear, accurate advice and signposting customers to self‑service options where appropriate
• Progressing enquiries through to resolution, either directly or by working with the appropriate internal teams
• Keeping customers informed at all stages and setting realistic expectations for resolution
• Accurately recording customer interactions in line with OFWAT regulations
• Resolving complaints at the first point of contact wherever possible
• Processing Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) and Bristol Customer Promise payments accurately and on time
• Maintaining and updating the Priority Services Register
• Using proactive communications to keep customers informed of interruptions to water supply
• Working closely with teams across the business, including Customer Teams, Operations, Planning & Scheduling, Communications and Customer Experience
  
  

What we’re looking for

• A passion for delivering great customer service
• Previous customer service experience (call centre experience is a plus)
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, confident approach
• Ability to stay calm, organised and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment
• Confidence to take ownership and work collaboratively as part of a team
  
  

You don’t need to know everything from day one — we’ll support you all the way.

Training and support

You’ll receive structured training

, including classroom learning, call shadowing and buddy support. Training typically takes place during core hours (8.00am–5.00pm).

For part‑time applicants, we recognise that committing to a full‑time training programme may not always be possible. We’ll explore training arrangements on an individual basis, although full attendance is ideal where feasible to support confidence and development in the role.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a friendly, supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development, we offer:

• A competitive salary
• 23 days’ holiday rising to 27 over 5 years’ service (pro‑rated)
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave for added flexibility
• Opportunity to invest in Pennon Group plc through employee share schemes
• Wellbeing support, including a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to thousands of discounts and offers via Pennon Perks
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• And much more
  
  

Closing Date: 27th April 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

Bristol Water has been proudly providing an essential public water service to the communities within and surrounding the city of Bristol since 1846.

We supply water to 500,000 homes and businesses across Bristol City, North Somerset and areas of Bath, North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. That's about 1.2m people who have access to our water every day!