Service Advisor

Service Advisor - Volkswagen Van Centre ManchesterGood, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built.In the heart of our aftersales department our Service Advisors are committed to delivering outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. As a Service Advisor you are the main point of contact for all customer communication while the vehicle is undergoing maintenance and repair in our Retail Centre.As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.What we can offer youEnjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and rechargeSave money every day withour exclusive retail discountsDrive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offersPlan for the years aheadwith our company pension schemeBalance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matterCommute for lesswith our cycle-to-work schemePrioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easilyMake a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your communityInvest in your futurewith our company share purchase planEarn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the teamKeep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.Life assurancewith the option to increase coverWe’re open to flexible working options – just askWhat you’ll do day to dayWarmly welcome and engage customers in a friendly and professional manner throughout the dayKeep customers informed and updated on the progress of their vehicle repairs, ensuring transparency and trustDevelop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge, enhancing expertise through manufacturer-led trainingActively promote additional services and repairs based on Technician recommendations, helping customers maintain vehicle health and increasing service revenueSchedule vehicles for appointments in the workshop efficiently and accuratelyConduct pre-appointment customer calls to confirm bookings, ensure readiness, and address any preliminary questionsMaintain precise and up-to-date customer records within our systems for effective service managementHelpful skills and qualificationsDon’t worry about ticking off every single skill here− if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleaguesDemonstrated experience in delivering exceptional customer serviceSkilled at identifying customer needs and opportunities for upsellingExcellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressurePrevious experience in a target driven role, demonstrating the ability to meet goalsMust hold a valid UK driving licenceBe part of something bigGroup 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.But you don’t need to love cars to work with us- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.Our ValuesAt Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – ProfessionalismThese are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr