Service Advisor

Mesh-AI Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Colchester is looking for an experienced Service Advisor to join their Aftersales Team. You will be responsible for booking services, advising customers, and liaising with the Aftersales department. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a passion for providing top-notch customer service, and relevant experience in the automotive sector. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 access to GP services

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Flexible life assurance options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the automotive industry.
• Passion for customer service and cars.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Booking MOTs, services and repair work for customers.
• Advising customers about warranty cover and upselling.
• Liaising with Aftersales department to schedule appointments.
• Managing a high-volume of customers and queries.
• Maintaining accurate customer records.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Team player

Ability to explain technical information clearly

Strong customer service skills

Tools

Kerridge

ADP

Job description

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.

Colchester Ford Transit Centre

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 42 Hours weekly (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturdays 8am to 2pm on a rota basis)

Salary: OTE up to £38,000 (uncapped) with basic of £32,000 per annum

Colchester Ford is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Service Advisor to join our Aftersales Team on site.

Joining our friendly aftersales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will report to our aftersales manager who will help impact your knowledge and experience along with the team, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

As a Service Advisor, you will benefit from continuous training opportunities through our in-house brand development. This is a truly exciting opportunity with potential for progression opportunities!

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

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.

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
• 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
• 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.

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