Customer Support Advisor

Tria Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rising recruitment firm based in Southampton seeks an Application Support Consultant with experience in the builders or plumbing sector. This office-based role offers a salary between £32,000 - £35,000 plus benefits. Candidates do not need prior IT support experience as full training will be provided. The position involves supporting customers with ERP software and assisting with system issues. Strong customer service skills are essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in builders, plumbing, or similar merchant environment.
• Understanding of sales and purchasing processes.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support customers using ERP software.
• Troubleshoot issues via phone, email, and remote access.
• Assist with system configuration and updates.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Understanding sales processes

Willingness to learn

Tools

ERP systems

Stock management systems

Job description

Application Support Consultant (ERP Systems - Merchant Sector Experience Preferred)

£32,000 - £35,000 + benefits (25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension)

Office-based, Southampton (5 days per week)

We're looking for a customer-focused individual with experience in the builders or plumbing merchants sector to join our growing team in Southampton as an Application Support Consultant.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the sales and purchasing cycle from working in a merchant environment and is ready to take the next step into a technology-focused role. No prior IT support experience is required - full training will be provided.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting customers using our ERP software (training provided)
• Helping troubleshoot issues via phone, email, and remote access
• Assisting with system configuration and updates
• Working with implementation teams during go-lives and upgrades
• Maintaining clear documentation and case records
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable support to users

What we're looking for

• Experience working in a builders, plumbing, or similar merchant environment
• Understanding of sales and purchasing processes
• Exposure to ERP or stock management systems (eg, Sage, SAP, etc.)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a technical support role