A leading financial institution is seeking a Customer Service Representative to provide exceptional telephony-based support to customers in Leeds. This hybrid role is ideal for individuals with excellent communication skills who can deliver friendly, transparent, and solutions-focused customer interactions.
The ideal candidate will be confident and proactive, guiding customers through banking queries and introducing them to alternative digital services for a seamless experience. If you thrive in a customer-focused environment and are passionate about delivering top-tier service, apply today to join a dynamic and supportive team!
About HSBC UK
HSBC UK is committed to opening up a world of opportunity by supporting the financial health of individuals, businesses, and communities across the UK—both now and in the future.
Headquartered in Birmingham, HSBC UK serves over 15 million active customers with the support of 23,900 colleagues. The bank provides retail banking and wealth management services to personal and private banking customers under its three brands: HSBC UK (including Private Banking), first direct, and M&S Financial Services plc.
HSBC UK partners with businesses ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, helping them grow, expand internationally, and transition toward sustainability. Through HSBC Innovation Banking, the bank also offers specialized support to clients and investors at every stage of their business journey, leveraging deep sector expertise, stability, and global reach.
As a ring-fenced bank and wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC UK continues to drive innovation, growth, and financial well-being across the nation.
Position: Customer Service Representative
Salary: £24,000 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Leeds, Hybrid Working
About the Role
At first direct you’ll provide an exceptional customer service experience, as part of our award-winning team. Our starting salary is £24,000, with excellent additional benefits and perks – including 33 days holiday per year*, free parking & EV charging, free onsite gym & personal trainer, onsite Starbucks and free BUPA healthcare***. We also offer a choice of working patterns that can fit around your lifestyle.
A background in customer service or finance is ideal, however if you have crystal clear communication and amazing people skills our Gold standard** training programme and on-the-job support will give you everything you need to succeed. It’s not for the faint hearted, but if you thrive on the challenge and you’re at your best when you’re busy, you’ll fit right in!
Key responsibilities:
In this role you will:
- Communicate transparently with excellent interpersonal skills to deliver amazing customer service, being confident and friendly when speaking with our customers in this telephony based role
- Think outside the box and be informative about alternative digital services, whilst supporting with banking queries
- Be self-motivated with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Be professional and switched on for our customers but, also, your own progression
- Split your working week between home and fd HQ (Leeds or Hamilton), where you can grab a Starbucks with your team
Benefits
- Subsidised OFSTED Outstanding rated onsite nursery
- Regular health and wellbeing events, annual check-ups and fast track GP appointments for you and your family
- On-site traders and markets
- Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave policies
- Up to 2 paid community days each year
- Development programmes and career progression opportunities as part of HSBC Group
Our working patterns and shifts can vary with the possibility of weekend and/or late working. Our lines are open 24/7/365 and working hours can fall between 6am and 1am. Maximum shift length is 9 hours, with a minimum 11-hour gap between shifts. Our full time roles are 35 hours per week over 5 or 4 days, on a hybrid working basis.
Training will be office based, where you’ll meet other new starters and be fully supported to join your team of other amazing people people.
This is a full time position that requires you to work 35 hours per week. Please note if you are on a student visa that does not allow you to work 35 hours per week, unfortunately, we will not be able to progress your application. Please be aware applications are open to all UK residents over the age of 18 currently with a valid right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
*includes national bank holidays **UK Learning Awards 2022 Gold winner ***excesses apply
All our job vacancies are posted on the HSBC Group careers site.
Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces – no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:
Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com
Telephone: +44 207 832 8500
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this role, kindly visit the HSBC website
Application Deadline
Open until filled