Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector client to recruit a Face-to-Face Customer Service Advisor on a temporary basis.

Role: Customer Service Advisor (Face-to-Face)
Location: Edinburgh – SouthWest Locality Office
Hours: Monday to Friday – 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temporary ongoing

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of your local community, providing a welcoming and professional front-line service.

As a Face-to-Face Customer Service Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for residents visiting the office—supporting them with enquiries, appointments, and essential services. If you enjoy working with people and making a real difference day-to-day, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming customers and providing a friendly, professional first impression

• Supporting visitors with enquiries and guiding them to the right services

• Managing appointments, including check-ins and issuing tickets

• Taking payments and processing service requests accurately

• Updating customer information on internal systems

• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery

• Handling enquiries with care, efficiency, and a strong customer focus

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A calm, patient and empathetic approach

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask

• Confidence using IT systems and handling customer information accurately

• A positive, team-focused attitude

• Be part of a community-focused role where your work truly matters

• Gain valuable experience within a public sector environment

• Work in a supportive team with a strong customer-first culture

• Develop your skills in a varied and people-focused position