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Service Advisor

2 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Lookers Full time £26,000 - £34,000 per year
OTE
Overview

Colchester Ford

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Working hours: 42 hours between Monday - Friday 7:30 - 6pm (shifts are 7:30am - 4pm or 9:30am - 6pm on shift rota) and Saturdays 8am - 1pm on Rota. 

Salary: up to £34,000 OTE (including £26,000 to £28,000 basic depending on experience plus bonus)

Our Service Advisors play an important role in providing our customers with a personalised, premium experience as they come back to us time and time again for servicing, MOT and repairs. You'll need to be professional and approachable, demonstrating a friendly and empathetic manner, capable of dealing with difficult situations with confidence and assertiveness. You'll be knowledgeable and able to communicate effectively with all customers, explaining any vehicle repairs required and advising on timescales for the repairs.

You'll be required to liaise with the full Aftersales department in order to manage customer bookings efficiently. Up-selling parts, accessories and advising customers about warranty cover will form another aspect of this position. 

Responsibilities

  • Booking MOTs, services and other repair work for our customers
  • Advising customers about warranty cover and upselling additional parts / accessories that will benefit the customer
  • Liaising with the full Aftersales department to organise and schedule appointments, based on workload and call volumes
  • Managing a high-volume of customers daily as well as telephone calls and online booking queries
  • Informing customers of turnaround times and ensuring effective communication throughout the time when a customers' car is in the workshop
  • Maintaining accurate customer records, and updating the systems when any bookings have been made

Qualifications / Experience 

As a  Service Advisor at our busy dealership you must have heaps of energy, a warm personality and a real passion for delivering a first class customer experience each and every time. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily whilst being able to explain technical information in a way that is clear and concise. Previous experience using Kerridge / ADP would be an advantage, as well as having knowledge of other essential dealer systems. 

You will be a great team player but be able to also work independently using your own initiative. We want to hear from you if you have worked in a similar role within the automotive industry and have a passion for customer service and cars 

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That's why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

  • Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
  • Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
  • Enhanced family leave, including 6 months' full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks' full pay for paternity leave
  • Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

  • Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
  • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
  • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
  • Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

  • MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
  • Free will writing services to help plan for the future
  • Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

  • Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
  • Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
  • Access to home and technology vouchers
  • bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.