Field Collections Agent

Posted 6 hours 59 minutes ago by Encore Capital Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Lancaster, United Kingdom, LA1 1
Job Description
Overview

Field Collections Agent

Start date 13th April 2026

Location: Within a 90-minute travel radius of your home (applicants must reside within Lancaster)

Salary: From £27,965 + £4,200 per annum car allowance + uncapped monthly bonus as a guide our current Field team earn monthly bonuses from £200-£400

Earnings Potential: Up to £35,765 per year (inclusive of car allowance)

Hours: Flexible, 40 hours per week (including peak shifts)

No Warrant Work Involved

Do you:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle?
  • Prefer working independently, outdoors, and engaging with people face-to-face?
  • Value flexibility and autonomy in your schedule?

If that sounds like you - Orbit Credit Services has an excellent opportunity waiting.

About the Role

As a Field Collections Agent, you'll be the friendly face of Orbit, meeting customers at their homes to help them find a way forward with their finances. You'll offer empathy, guidance, and practical solutions that make a real difference.

Your key responsibilities
  • Visit customers to resolve outstanding arrears and discuss payment options
  • Handle accounts for both regulated and non-regulated clients. This will include reconnection visits
  • Accept payments, set up repayment plans, and re-engage customers with client services
  • Educate customers about the potential consequences of non-payment
  • Use an Orbit-supplied iPad to update account outcomes in real time
Working Hours

We offer a 40-hour workweek with a supportive approach to work-life balance. Your visits will be scheduled across the following operating window:

  • Monday-Friday visiting times can be between 8am-8pm
  • 10 Prime Hours required (Monday to Friday prime hours are 4pm-8pm & Saturday prime hours are 9am-1pm)
Benefits
  • 31 days holiday (incl. bank holidays + December shutdown)
  • Fuel card for business use
  • Referral Bonus Scheme
  • Uncapped monthly bonuses (£200-£400 typical)
  • Comprehensive 5-week induction programme
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Access to Medicash and Employee Assistance Programme
Requirements
  • Clear criminal record
  • No CCJs, IVAs, or bankruptcies in the last 6 years
  • Full driving licence (max 6 points), own car, and will require business insurance
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable working independently