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High Automation Risk

This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.

Online Customer Support Agent

Full TimeTemporaryNot specifiedAdministration
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 21 March 2026

Job Description

Our client seeks an Online Customer Support Agent to join their team for a temporary contract. As the first point of contact, you will provide help and support to customers across the globe. Customer queries will vary, and could be technical, financial, or product-related. You should have excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities: Providing online and telephone support to online customers worldwide. Being the first point of assistance for any technical issues raised by customers. Assisting with financial queries for members wanting to upgrade memberships. Maintaining quality results and pro-actively working to further improve results and procedures. Growing your knowledge by studying any new product descriptions and participating in educational opportunities. Carrying out responsibilities in line with the relevant company and data protection guidelines to ensure the best possible service for all customers. Key Skills & Experience: Proven customer service experience. Grades C (or higher) in GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively. Strong telephone contact handling skills, as well as active listening skills. Great communication skills. A team player who actively embraces collaboration. Being open-minded and flexible in approach. A patient and positive attitude. If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16365

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi65%
AI exposure (AIOE)i80%

This role contains a high proportion of routine and semi-structured tasks, such as responding to standard queries and record-keeping, which are increasingly automatable via AI chatbots and CRM systems. However, tasks requiring empathy, creative problem-solving, and collaboration remain less susceptible to full automation. The high AI exposure score reflects the significant potential for GenAI tools to augment or substitute many daily activities.

Task analysis

  • Provide online and telephone support to customers worldwide, addressing a range of technical, financial, and product-related queries.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for technical issues raised by customers.
  • Assist with financial queries, such as membership upgrades and billing questions.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and actions taken.
  • Proactively identify and suggest improvements to support procedures and results.
  • Study new product descriptions and participate in educational opportunities to stay updated.
  • Ensure compliance with company and data protection guidelines in all customer interactions.
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve complex or escalated customer issues.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 Not visa eligible
UK SOC2020: 7219Other customer service occupations not elsewhere classified
O*NET: 43-4051.00 Customer Service Representatives
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
UK sector median
£34,855
UK sector mean
£49,618
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI chatbots to handle routine queries efficiently
  • Use CRM automation for faster record-keeping and follow-up
  • Practise empathy and creative problem-solving in complex cases

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
45%5 yrs
75%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentZendesk AI

Automates responses to standard customer queries

💻 TechnologyMicrosoft Power Virtual Agents

Deploys chatbots for 24/7 frontline support

🌍 OutsourcingRemote Contact Centres

Reduces costs for routine support functions

Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI can automate routine tasks, but human agents needed for complex issues

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Virtual Agents

Automate responses to common customer queries

Copilot for Teams

Summarise conversations and suggest next actions

Power Automate

Streamline record-keeping and notifications

Key Skills

Customer and Personal ServiceAdvancedActive ListeningAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateSpeakingAdvancedEnglish LanguageExpertConfidentialityIntermediateReport WritingBeginnerCritical ThinkingIntermediateOnline Customer Support PlatformsIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Customer Relationship ManagementReporting and DocumentationData Privacy and ProtectionComputers and ElectronicsAdministrative ProceduresSales and Commercial SupportEnglish Language

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementMonitoringNegotiationPersuasionSocial PerceptivenessWriting

Alternative Career Paths

Customer Success Specialist85% match

Focuses on proactive customer engagement and retention, leveraging support experience to drive satisfaction.

Technical Support Specialist80% match

Handles more complex technical queries and troubleshooting, building on customer service and technical skills.

Sales Support Representative75% match

Supports sales teams with customer inquiries and order processing, utilizing communication and CRM experience.

Quality Assurance Analyst (Customer Service)70% match

Monitors and evaluates customer interactions to ensure service standards, using attention to detail and process knowledge.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Salesforce softwareMicrosoft AccessOracle DatabaseYardi softwareOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Processing Information
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

70%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

55%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

2/5

Some prep

O*NET Median Salary

£27k

US ref. $34k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Office and Administrative Support

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