Are you a customer-focused automotive professional with strong organisational skills and a good level of technical awareness? We’re looking for a Service Advisor who can combine their knowledge of motor vehicles with excellent communication and customer service skills to keep a busy service operation running smoothly and efficiently.
The Opportunity
As a Service Advisor, smooth daily operation of the Service Reception working within a strong team environment and delivering outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers by way of exceptional communication.
Key Responsibilities
To control and maximize service & repair bookings. Interpreting customer's requirements in a courteous and efficient manner to ensure that all resources required in completing the work are available on schedule
Support and maintain customer’s service schedules, MOT and O Licence requirements.
Audit job cards (work orders) and associated service documentation for accuracy and adherence to internal and external procedures.
Ensure Service / Inspection Documentation are correctly completed and customer defect procedures adhered to.
Assist in maintaining a daily flow of quality job cards to Administration for costing/invoicing.
Ensure Health & Safety and safe work practices are met at all times within this positions working environment.
Check and issue sublet order numbers to specialist / external agents and to arrange / plan such works as required
Respond to telephone and walk-in enquiries by greeting customer with the appropriate salutation
To validate & update DMS marketing records for existing customers or create record for new customers
To raise job cards for each vehicle, ensuring that all required supporting documentation/checks have been completed and recorded
To promote other services and products to customer as appropriate
To liaise effectively with all the service advisors, parts staff and workshop controller
What We're Looking For
Excellent organisational skills
Ideally a Technical Awareness will be required so as to be able to provide basic advice and estimates to customers, this may not necessarily have been gained within the Commercial Vehicle sector of the Motor Vehicle Industry
Focus on customer needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and quantity, monitor and maintain quality and productivity, work in a systematic, methodical and orderly way, consistently achieve project goals
Technical awareness of motor vehicles, analytical and administrative skills
An ability to work as a team player within a busy department
An ability to work unsupervised and adhere to strict deadlines
Flexible approach to working hours
Initiates and generates activity and introduces changes into work processes. Makes quick, clear decisions which may include tough choices or considered risks
Develops job knowledge and expertise (theoretical and practical) through continual professional development, demonstrating an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
Ability to use all appropriate modules of the DMS, particularly workshop loading and point of sale
Should possess strong self-organisational skills
Ability to work calmly in an environment that can be pressured
What's In It For You?
24 days' annual leave
Up to 5 days' annual leave carry-over
Life Assurance
Duvet Day
Company pension contribution of up to 5%
Private Medical Insurance
Bonus, incentives and commission schemes
Monthly recognition awards
Ready for Your Next Move?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, develop your skills and build a rewarding career within the automotive industry.
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