Service Advisor

**Job Title**:Service Advisor
**Location**:Dees Ford Croydon
**Brand**:Ford
**Salary**:£35,000 OTE
**Closing Date**:31 Mar 22
**Reference**:1736

**Dees of Croydon **are part of Cambria Automobiles, one of the UK's fastest growing franchised car and motorcycle dealer groups. They operate car dealerships across England and Scotland, trading under local brand names including; Grange, Dees, Doves, Invicta, Motorparks and Pure Triumph.

We strive to deliver consistent results thanks to the exceptional performance of our associates and are focused on developing systems and processes that deliver outstanding levels of guest satisfaction on behalf of our manufacturer partners.

**Benefits include;**

The opportunity for an enthusiastic **_Automotive Service Advisor_**, to join a friendly team on a within **_Dees Ford Croydon_**. We believe that by identifying your potential and investing in your future, you will be able to develop skills and gain the experience that will enrich your career prospects.
- **Salary - £30,000 - £35,000 OTE**:

- Bonus/Commission
- 31 Days Paid Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Preferential rates for servicing, MOTs and parts
- Fantastic discounts on vehicles sales
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance Benefit
- Associate Assistance Programme (AAP) - _Confidential access to a range of support and advice, including a confidential helpline, counselling sessions, access to a Doctor 24/7, physio advice and support from other Health Experts._
- Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Level 2 or Level 3 Customer Service Qualification*

**Job Role**

To be the first point of contact for all Service guests, by way of providing a professional reception and facilitating the efficient operation of the Service department’s workshop in order to maximise the Guest Experience and departmental profitability through all guest services.
- Book in vehicles, ensuring appointments are convenient for the guest and the company and are in line with workshop capacity.
- Produce accurate job cards, invoices and related guest information, providing relevant information to both the workshop and external guests.
- Liaise with the parts department to ensure parts availability, keeping guests informed.
- Greet all guests at reception, offering courtesy services as appropriate and confirming details before repairs are carried out. Ensuring vehicle inspections are carried out with guests prior to commencement of works.
- Inform guests on the progress of each job, ensuring authority for any additional work before this is completed.
- Collect any money/signed authority due prior to the release of a vehicle and ensure this is processed promptly.
- Log all guest complaints, passing relevant information to the manager and ensuring a speedy conclusion.
- Maintain the reception area in accordance with departmental standards and identified guest needs.
- Provide guests with explanations of all work carried out and recommendations, optimising additional upselling opportunities to enhance the Guest Experience.

**Work Pattern**

This is a permanent full-time position:

- Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturdays on rota basis

**Successful applicants will possess and be able to offer;**
- Full UK Driving Licence with no major endorsements.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Automotive Service Advisor
- Franchise experience is desirable
- Proven sales skills and excellent customer service experience and the ability to handle conflicting demands
- Possess excellent communication, organisation an inter-personal skills
- Be enthusiastic, respectful and friendly to guests and colleagues.
- Possess a positive / can-do attitude.
- Have the passion and ability to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Possess high levels of integrity and drive to succeed.
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office

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Dees Ford and Cambria Automobiles are an equal opportunities employer. Your data will be held in line with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018._**

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