Trade Support Associate
Checkatrade
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Portsmouth
Contract type: Full time
Powering Great Work
We started as the place to find a trusted trade. Now, as we shape the future of home improvement, we're building the tech to transform that landscape for everyone - better products, smarter data, AI where it actually helps - so trades can spend less time on admin and consumers can find someone they trust, first time. That's Powering Great Work, and it's why every team here exists:
Trades spend less time on admin and more on winning work and growing their business
Homeowners get a trusted trade, first time, every time
We get to build products that change homes and lives across the country
As our next Customer Service Advisor (Trade Support), you'll be the first voice tradespeople hear when they need help, support or advice. Whether it's solving a problem, answering a question or showing them how to get more from their membership, you'll make every interaction simple, helpful and worth their time. That's how trades get back to winning work, and it's a big part of why they stay with us.
The job, unfiltered:
What You Get
Competitive salary, annual bonus & equity scheme
Health, wellbeing and learning support
Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme, Cycle Scheme
Birthday/special day leave, buy & sell holiday scheme
1 week's paid charity leave, and more
How This Goes
About Us
We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.
We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.
We started as the place to find a trusted trade. Now, as we shape the future of home improvement, we're building the tech to transform that landscape for everyone - better products, smarter data, AI where it actually helps - so trades can spend less time on admin and consumers can find someone they trust, first time. That's Powering Great Work, and it's why every team here exists:
Trades spend less time on admin and more on winning work and growing their business
Homeowners get a trusted trade, first time, every time
We get to build products that change homes and lives across the country
As our next Customer Service Advisor (Trade Support), you'll be the first voice tradespeople hear when they need help, support or advice. Whether it's solving a problem, answering a question or showing them how to get more from their membership, you'll make every interaction simple, helpful and worth their time. That's how trades get back to winning work, and it's a big part of why they stay with us.
The job, unfiltered:
- Help tradespeople get more from Checkatrade by answering their calls and emails with care and confidence.
- Spot where you can add value, and guide members towards the tools, features or upgrades that support their goals.
- Solve the tricky ones: listen closely, think it through and use sound judgement to put things right.
- Escalate the right cases to the right teams, and work with them to get things sorted quickly.
- Share what you hear from members, so we can improve how we support them, cut repeat contact and build trust.
- Customer service experience, ideally in a membership or B2B environment.
- Clear, calm and compassionate communication, even in tough conversations.
- A logical, problem-solving mindset. You work through issues methodically and keep things fair.
- Confidence working at pace and adapting when things change.
- Comfort with tech: systems like Salesforce Service Cloud, GSuite and AI-powered tools.
What You Get
Competitive salary, annual bonus & equity scheme
Health, wellbeing and learning support
Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme, Cycle Scheme
Birthday/special day leave, buy & sell holiday scheme
1 week's paid charity leave, and more
How This Goes
- Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners
- First stage interview with our Associate Managers
About Us
We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.
We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Service Desk Analyst
Bell Integration,
Portsmouth
4 days ago
Responsible for:Working within a dedicated team you will be responsible for providing 1st Line Support covering all systems and services in scope for external customers.Based at:Bell Office Portsmouth (Bay House)Scope:Working for our 24/7 Service Desk you will monitor calls, emails and automated alerts, bringing them to an appropriate resolution or escalating where necessary, all under an ITIL aligned framework.You will...
Store Supervisor
FOOTASYLUM,
Portsmouth
1 week ago
Store Supervisor (Full-Time) Location: Portsmouth Contract: 40hrDescriptionFootasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.We're looking for an energetic and inspiring Store Supervisor to lead from the front and bring out the best in their team. You'll play...