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Service Foods Hamilton is seeking a motivated and customer-focused individual to join the team as a Customer Service Representative on a part time basis.

The role

As a Customer Service Representative at Service Foods, you will be the primary point of contact for our customers, managing inquiries, processing orders, and resolving issues. Using Salesforce/CRM, you will maintain accurate records and support smooth operational functions. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless order fulfilment and exceptional customer service.

• Immediate Start

• Permanent part time role

• Monday (02.30 pm to 11.15 pm) 

• And every 3rd Saturday, (7.30 am to 12.00 pm)

• Location: Te Rapa, Hamilton

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide excellent customer service through efficient order processing, communication, and problem-solving.

• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while supporting sales and managing accurate data.

• Engage with customers over the phone to address inquiries and meet their requirements.

• Process and action customer orders from calls, emails, faxes, and online channels promptly.

• Accurately enter customer orders into the system Sage/ERP and update records in Salesforce CRM.

• Prioritize and manage customer backorders for timely delivery.

• Identify sales opportunities and pursue them to drive revenue growth.

• Follow up on customer queries, complaints, and requests, and coordinate with internal teams for resolution.

About you

You will be a driven and resilient individual with a strong background in customer service. You will have a formal qualification (Year 13 or equivalent) and experience working in a call centre or phone-based environment.

This is a fast-paced role that requires adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Key Attributes:

• Professional phone manner with the ability to build rapport quickly

• Proven experience in a Customer Support, call centre, or similar role

• Strong attention to detail and ability to gather and interpret information

• Excellent organizational, time management, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (essential) and experience with CRM (Salesforce) and ERP systems (advantageous)

• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service

• Strong understanding of processes, systems, and data entry

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an empathetic and adaptable approach

• Reliable transport to and from work

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills

• Knowledge of the food services warehouse industry, NZ food products, and basic ingredients

What to expect

At Service Foods, we strongly believe in fostering a positive and dynamic work environment. Throughout your tenure with us, it is important to embody our core values: creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility . These values guide us in delivering exceptional service and contributing to the success of our team and the business. We encourage you to embrace these principles as you grow and thrive with us.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Apply Now!

If you thrive in a high-energy environment, enjoy customer services, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.

Join a fast-paced, customer-focused team at Service Foods!

We are looking for experienced and reliable Customer Service Representatives to join our team in Te Rapa, Hamilton.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our valued customers—handling inquiries, processing orders, and resolving issues efficiently and professionally.

Using Salesforce/CRM, you’ll maintain accurate customer records and support smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll work closely with internal departments to ensure timely order fulfilment and deliver outstanding service that reflects our commitment to excellence.

Key Details:

• Location: Te Rapa, Hamilton
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Start Date: Immediate
• Positions Available: 2 (Day Shift & Evening Shift)

Shift Options :

1. Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (plus rotational Saturdays)
2. Evening Shift: 5:00 PM – 11:15 PM (4 days per week)

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide excellent customer service through efficient order processing, communication, and problem-solving.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while supporting sales and managing accurate data.
• Engage with customers over the phone to address inquiries and meet their requirements.
• Process and action customer orders from calls, emails, faxes, and online channels promptly.
• Accurately enter customer orders into the system "Sage/ERP" and update records in Salesforce (CRM).
• Prioritize and manage customer backorders for timely delivery.
• Identify sales opportunities and pursue them to drive revenue growth.
• Follow up on customer queries, complaints, and requests, and coordinate with internal teams for resolution.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will be a driven and resilient individual with a strong background in customer service. You will have a formal qualification (Year 13 or equivalent) and experience working in a call centre or phone-based environment.

This is a fast-paced role that requires adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Key Attributes:

• Professional phone manner with the ability to build rapport quickly
• Proven experience in a Customer Support, call centre, or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to gather and interpret information
• Excellent organizational, time management, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (essential) and experience with CRM (Salesforce) and ERP systems (advantageous)
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong understanding of processes, systems, and data entry
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an empathetic and adaptable approach
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Knowledge of the food services warehouse industry, NZ food products, and basic ingredients

Ngā Kawatau | What to expect

At Service Foods, we strongly believe in fostering a positive and dynamic work environment. Throughout your tenure with us, it is important to embody our core values: creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility. These values guide us in delivering exceptional service and contributing to the success of our team and the business. We encourage you to embrace these principles as you grow and thrive with us.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Me Tono Ināianei! Apply Now!

If you thrive in a high-energy environment, enjoy leading teams, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Whaimana | Eligibility:  Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.

Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.

We are seeking a team player to provide exceptional customer service to our clients within the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sales support for all branch customers.

• Build and maintain internal relationships with procurement and demand management teams.

• Complete administration tasks as required as per Branch Performance Standards including taking responsibility for correct invoicing, inventory receipting, credits.

• Regularly operating the forklift to move product around the site

• Accurately complete all your duties on time to a high standard of safety and quality.

Key Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills are paramount to ensure a strong customer relationship and that all customers’ needs are met.

• Advanced knowledge of  Hynds  products and application knowledge is important, as is an understanding of how products work together to form solutions.

• NZ driver licence full class 1 and F endorsement.

• Business smart and understands the key levers that drive business performance.

• Practical understanding and experience of health and safety standards

Who we are:

Founded in 1973,  Hynds  is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets.  Hynds  remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the  Hynds  Values to guide the way.  Hynds  is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks:

Hynds  are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.

We are seeking a team player to provide exceptional customer service to our clients within the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sales support for all branch customers.

• Build and maintain internal relationships with procurement and demand management teams.

• Complete administration tasks as required as per Branch Performance Standards including taking responsibility for correct invoicing, inventory receipting, credits.

• Regularly operating the forklift to move product around the site

• Accurately complete all your duties on time to a high standard of safety and quality.

Key Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills are paramount to ensure a strong customer relationship and that all customers’ needs are met.

• Advanced knowledge of  Hynds  products and application knowledge is important, as is an understanding of how products work together to form solutions.

• NZ driver licence full class 1 and F endorsement.

• Business smart and understands the key levers that drive business performance.

• Practical understanding and experience of health and safety standards

Who we are:

Founded in 1973,  Hynds  is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets.  Hynds  remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the  Hynds  Values to guide the way.  Hynds  is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks:

Hynds  are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.

We are seeking a team player to provide exceptional customer service to our clients within the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sales support for all branch customers.

• Build and maintain internal relationships with procurement and demand management teams.

• Complete administration tasks as required as per Branch Performance Standards including taking responsibility for correct invoicing, inventory receipting, credits.

• Regularly operating the forklift to move product around the site

• Accurately complete all your duties on time to a high standard of safety and quality.

Key Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills are paramount to ensure a strong customer relationship and that all customers’ needs are met.

• Advanced knowledge of  Hynds  products and application knowledge is important, as is an understanding of how products work together to form solutions.

• NZ driver licence full class 1 and F endorsement.

• Business smart and understands the key levers that drive business performance.

• Practical understanding and experience of health and safety standards

Who we are:

Founded in 1973,  Hynds  is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets.  Hynds  remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the  Hynds  Values to guide the way.  Hynds  is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks:

Hynds  are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.

In this role you will be providing customers with excellent sales service and maintaining Branch Performance Standards. You will be supporting the Branch Manager with running branch operational requirements while leading from the front and being a role model in customer engagement and solution selling practices

Key Responsibilities

• Providing sales support for all branch customers

• Liaising with Internal sales teams for contract sales fulfilment as appropriate

• Provide operational cover for the Branch Manager and other senior branch staff when they are off site

• Building and maintaining internal relationships with procurement and demand management teams

• Filling out dockets/credits/checking dockets/pricing of dockets and ensure that are all dockets are approved and signed off

• Completing administration tasks as required as per Branch Performance Standards including taking responsibility for correct invoicing, inventory receipting, credits

• Operation of forklift for movement of product around the site and stack and store product to the required standards

Key Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills are paramount

• Flexible, reliable and customer focused

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• An advanced knowledge of  Hynds  products and application knowledge

• A good understanding of infrastructure overall, three waters and experience or qualification in the infrastructure and or civil industry is advantageous

• NZ driver licence full class 1 and F endorsement

• Ability to physically handle and move products up to 20 kg

Who we are:

Founded in 1973,  Hynds  is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets.  Hynds  remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the  Hynds  Values to guide the way.  Hynds  is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks:

Hynds  are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.

SAN SABLE LIMITED

We are a Commercial Cleaning company, and we are seeking a reliable and dedicated Customer Service Manager to oversee client relations and drive service excellence.

The Service Manager will be responsible to lead and manage daily customer service operations, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction; to build and maintain long-term client partnerships, handling feedback and resolving issues promptly; to enhance our CRM system and reporting tools to improve client communication and data accuracy; and to analyse customer service metrics and identify opportunities to boost efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily customer service operations, ensuring service standards and client satisfaction targets are consistently achieved.

• Manage client relationships, handle complaints and feedback, and provide tailored solutions to maintain long-term partnerships.

• Supervise and coordinate customer service staff, including rostering, training, and performance monitoring.

• Prepare service reports and client feedback analysis to support business decisions and improve service delivery.

• Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures aligned with company objectives.

• Liaise with operations, cleaning teams, and management to ensure smooth service execution and timely response to client requirements.

• Utilize and enhance company’s CRM system and digital communication platforms to improve client interactions, reporting, and data accuracy.

• Analyse customer service metrics and operational data to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support decision-making.

• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for upselling and service expansion.

Skills and Experiences expected:

• Diploma or higher qualification in business, management, computer science, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive customer and staff relationships.
• Competence in using CRM systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage knowledge to improve service efficiency and reporting.
• Experience in leading a team and implementing service standards preferred.

How to Apply:
If you are motivated, reliable, and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you!
Please apply asap.