Furniture Fittings Technical Advisor

Permanent, Site based, Full Time, 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:30pm

Location:

Rugby Head Office - CV21 1RD
Your new Company:

Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.

As a Furniture Fittings Technical Advisor, you will provide technical product advice, specification guidance and customer support relating to Häfele's extensive range of furniture fittings, architectural hardware, ironmongery, lighting and sliding door systems.

You'll become a trusted product expert, helping customers identify the right solutions for their projects while delivering an excellent customer experience. Working within a structured technical team, you'll receive comprehensive product training and have the opportunity to develop your expertise through a clearly defined career pathway.

This role would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and helping customers find practical product solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Provide technical product advice and support to customers and internal stakeholders via telephone, email and live chat.
• Help customers identify the most suitable products and solutions for their projects and requirements.
• Investigate product enquiries and support customers with appropriate solutions, repairs or replacements where required.
• Support customers throughout their journey, including product enquiries, quotations, orders and delivery updates.
• Develop specialist knowledge of Häfele's furniture fittings, ironmongery, lighting and hardware product ranges.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist with the introduction of new products and contribute to the continuous improvement of services and processes.
• Manage customer enquiries through to resolution, ensuring clear and professional communication throughout.
• Maintain accurate customer records using CRM systems.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing activities, including maintaining FAQs and supporting internal training initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments to achieve business and customer objectives.

• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality support
• Good technical aptitude and ability to understand product specifications and systems
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (knowledge of Salesforce beneficial)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, or schematics
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workload
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

• £28,613 with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 10%.

Benefits including:

• Holiday of 23 days' basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme
• Health Cash plan scheme;
  Claim back up to £765 annually for medical and wellbeing costs for yourself, and up to £470 for dependent children. This covers a wide range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy, and wellbeing costs, with the added option to increase your level of cover and add another adult.

Additional benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance for you and your family
• 24/7 GP phone service for easy access to medical advice
• Quicker access to medical scans and surgical procedures
• Counselling services
• Discounts on gym memberships to help you stay active
• Hospital treatment insurance
• Huge range of shopping, restaurant and activity discounts
• Enhanced Pension Scheme to secure your financial future & regular financial awareness initiatives
• Life Cover - providing…