via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·7 days ago

Customer Advisor / Trade Counter Assistant

The Work Shop
Poole Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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Customer Advisor / Trade Counter Assistant

Location: Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Alternating Winter Saturdays: 8:30am – 12:00pm

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Join Our Team!

Our client is a well-established independent heating spares merchant serving both trade and domestic customers. They're looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Customer Advisor / Trade Counter Assistant to join the team in Poole.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities of the Customer Advisor / Trade Counter Assistant:

  • Answering customer telephone enquiries

  • Responding to customer emails

  • Serving trade and retail customers on the counter

  • Booking goods in and out using Sage

  • Processing customer orders and quotations

  • Assisting with stock control and maintaining a tidy branch

  • Providing excellent customer service at all times
What We're Looking For in a Customer Advisor / Trade Counter Assistant:
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • A positive, can-do attitude

  • Good IT skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Organised with good attention to detail

  • Previous trade counter, plumbing, heating or merchant experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary (depending on experience)

  • Company pension

  • 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

  • Full training and ongoing support

  • Friendly, supportive team environment

  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing independent business
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and you enjoy helping customers, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking
Work Location: In person

trade counter assistant, customer advisor, trades, heating, plumbing

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