Webchat Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
Advantis is a leading debt collection company located in an historic grade 2 listed building in the heart of the city of Stoke-On-Trent. Our clients are some of the UK’s largest Utility, Retail and Government bodies. We have over 200 people across our teams who are all energetic, caring and have a good sense of humour, making us a great place to work!
Salary - £20,000
Location – Stoke-On-Trent
Contract – Permanent
Working Hours – Rotational shift pattern Between 8am – 7pm Monday to Friday
The rewards:
- 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
- Shifts that offer you flexibility and time to do the things that are important to you outside work
- An Employee Assistant Programme offering support to help look after your wellbeing
- Benefit package includes cycle to work and eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme, career development and long service awards
- Casual dress, regular social events, free onsite parking
The role:
As a webchat agent you will be responsible for handling all customer queries via our online chat services, understanding each customers needs and tailoring a personal response. You will play an active role in supporting our contact centre by collecting overdue payments and arranging payment plans. To be successful you will use your excellent communication and negotiation skills to reach the best and fair resolution for our customers.
You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where ‘first time resolution’ lies at the heart of what we do. It is therefore important you are self-motivated, target driven and able to handle several chats at a time to ensure we provide the best possible customer journey whilst meeting our client expectations.
The role is challenging yet rewarding as you’ll be dealing with a variety of customers with different financial situations each day and tailoring solutions to help them on the road to financial recovery.
To help you launch your career with Advantis, we will provide in-depth induction training where you will quickly become an expert on the Credit Industry, our bespoke systems, and clients. Following the completion of your probation we’ll help you to develop your skills even further and for those who want to progress, create the right opportunities.
The Skills you’ll need:
- Demonstrate pride in helping others
- Being assertive and compassionate
- Project a positive and friendly attitude
- Expert listening and effective communication skills
- Self-motivation and seeks to achieve targets
- Proven customer service experience
Recruitment and Vacancies:
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide a fair and transparent recruitment process to all.
If you have any questions regarding our vacancies, please contact our dedicated recruitment lines on 01782 400484/01782 400485.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Webchat Agent roles across Advantis's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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