What Jobs are available for Customer Service Positions in Didcot?

Location

Thame / Oxfordshire

Salary

From £25,250

Contract

Temporary (Full Time - 12 months)

Reference

811

Closing Date

21 October 2025

At Nationwide, a Customer Representative role is having the ability to best support our customers with our great services, across all our channels . From transactions on the till, allocated time handling inbound calls from customers, to supporting product applications through digital sales. Providing first class service in person, via phone and online - but don't worry you will be trained up on this.

It is an important role within the branch, and we are the gateway to protecting and looking after our members working closely as a team.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Opportunity working full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Saturday in our Thame Branch.

If this role is advertised as part time the salary will be pro rata.

You'll need to be within a 45 minute commute of the branch you're applying to work in, and here's the good news. Whilst major banks continue to close branches, we're keeping ours open. Nationwide's commitment to the High Street means we now have the UK's largest network, with over 600 branches. So if the location you're considering is outside the 45 minutes then please check our other vacancies that are closer to you.

Your training will be based virtually in branch.

Our training pathway is designed to ensure you are successful in your role and the first 3 weeks are really important to your career journey with us. With this in mind, within those first few weeks, we ask that no holiday is taken.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

What is important is to know every branch is different, and we are all in this together working to have the best version of our branches

What can't a Customer Representative do This is the great part about this role, it's so versatile. There is an opportunity to work on the counter completing transactions and educating customers on our digital services and easier ways to bank with us. Your role may include dealing with customer queries through our various channels including online and via the phone.

We build up our knowledge day in day out to ensure we can answer all our customers' queries. They are the most important part of our day.

We're not just looking for your experience and skills. We're also interested in who you are as a person. Why? Because our customers are made up of so many different kinds of people and we want our employees to be just as diverse.

Are you someone who really does want to make a difference for our customers? Working for a building society you will have the opportunity to change someone's life for the better. You'll take care of our customers from guiding them through online banking to discussing our range of services whilst adapting your style to suit all our customer's needs. You need to be comfortable using digital tools and applications.

We are the front line in protecting our customers, building our society

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think – we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

You can strengthen your application by showing how our customer first behaviours resonate with you, and where you may have already demonstrated these.

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

• 25 days holiday pro rata
• From January 2026, all colleagues will have access to fully funded private medical insurance
• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we'll top up by a further 16%
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we're owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don't see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you're inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you're one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

If this role is for you, please click the 'Apply Now' button. You'll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

Once we've received your application successfully, we will invite you to the first stage; our online assessments

Within a few hours you'll receive a link to your unique candidate hub – here we'll ask you to complete some online assessments within 48 hours of applying; these include a situational judgement test, checking and numerical assessments – all focussed around what's important to us in a member facing role at Nationwide.

In your candidate hub you'll also be able to get hints and tips and watch video's from our colleague's giving you a really good idea of what it's like to work here at Nationwide.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

• Handle inbound customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat in a professional and timely manner.
• Resolve customer issues efficiently and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Provide detailed information about products, services, and policies.
• Process orders, returns, and exchanges accurately.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate departments or supervisors when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions in the CRM system.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer service processes and customer experience.
• Gather customer feedback and report on trends and common issues.
• Assist with training and mentoring new customer service representatives.
• Contribute to team goals and objectives.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Proven experience in a customer service role, preferably in e-commerce or retail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong active listening and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other customer support tools.
• Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework is a plus.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and systems.
• A genuine passion for providing outstanding customer service.

About Us:

Established in 2007, Trading Depot is an E-Commerce business based in Maidenhead supplying a range of products to DIY and trade markets.

This is a fantastic time to join the Trading Depot brand and with us on our journey to grow online sales even further. Keen for constant expansion, you will be a key part of a successful and growing friendly team, with a family mentality financially supported by a private investment firm.

E-commerce is growing fast, we strongly believe the right team is our success

into next phase of growth and transformation.

Employees have an opportunity for growth within the business, helping within many tasks and showing progression within the company.

Add to our team by joining our friendly work environment and bringing enthusiasm to our business.

Customer Service Assistant (Aftersales)

We are currently recruiting for a Customer Service Assistant, to strengthen our Customer Services team, who put our customers at the heart of everything they do.

The Customer Service Assistant(s) act as the first point of contact for our customers and are a vital part of our team here at Trading Depot.

In this fast paced, demanding role you will build relationships with not only your fellow team members but also our suppliers/manufacturers to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction by always going that 'extra mile'.

This role will be based in our office in Maidenhead.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide our customers with a first class, friendly and professional service.
• Managing a varied workload as part of a busy energetic team.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all customer queries, and handling communications professionally and efficiently through a mixture of channels, including but not limited to phone, email & webchat.
• Providing product knowledge to our customers.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in an assertive, supportive & professional manner.
• Raising returns and dealing with suppliers.
• Liaising with couriers.
• Raising courier claims.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Taking ownership of the aftersales department.
• Achieving set individual KPIs on a daily basis.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with our suppliers/manufactures.
• Support the business in other areas when needed.

Skills Required:

• PC literate (Word, Excel, Outlook essential).
• Professional & confident telephone manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to organise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Hands on approach to tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Good standard of written English and maths.
• Previous office & Customer Service experience is essential.

Benefits:

• 21 days paid holiday not including bank holidays.
• Onsite parking.
• Training & coaching.

Salary: Competitive and negotiable (depending on experience).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,400.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have a notice period? If so, how long is this period?

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About the opportunity:

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established independent banking and financial services group.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on helping people, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to be part of a growing financial services business that’s doing things differently.

As a Customer Service Advisor , you’ll be on the frontline – answering calls, emails and live chat queries, making sure every customer gets the support they need. This isn’t a script-reading role. You’ll be trusted to listen, understand, and deliver outcomes that actually make a difference.

What you’ll be doing:

• Handling customer queries via phone, email and in-app messaging systems in a friendly, professional way
• Logging and tracking customer interactions, making sure nothing slips through the cracks
• Spotting when something doesn’t look right and escalating where needed
• Supporting vulnerable customers with care and empathy
• Sharing feedback to help us improve – we want your ideas
• Building knowledge of our products so you can give customers the right answers

What we’re looking for:

• Previous customer service experience (ideally in financial services or regulated environments, but not essential)
• A great communicator – both written and verbal
• Calm under pressure, resilient, and able to adapt to change quickly
• Someone who cares about doing the right thing for customers, not just ticking boxes
• Strong at complaints handling and problem solving
• Team player who’s also happy to take initiative when needed

In return we are offering:

• A competitive salary dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions 4% employer, 5% employee.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service x4 annual salary.
• Various wellbeing and social events throughout the year.

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

• Lead and manage the customer service and helpdesk team.
• Oversee daily operations, including ticket management and resolution.
• Develop and implement efficient support processes and procedures.
• Provide training and coaching to support staff.
• Monitor team performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Analyze customer feedback and identify trends for service improvement.
• Maintain and update the knowledge base with relevant information.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex customer issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve customer problems.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).