Service Advisor

We are seeking an experienced vehicle Service Advisor to join a well-established commercial vehicle dealership in Swansea.

The vehicle Service Advisor role offers excellent career development opportunities within a reputable franchise-approved dealer group, providing a wide range of benefits and a competitive salary package.

Benefits:

• Starting salary up to £32,598 per annum, with an increase to £33,575 after 6 months
• Access to a commitment bonus of £600 per year plus participation in a company profit share bonus scheme
• Additional earnings through commissions on the sale of service contracts
• 22 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Full manufacturer-accredited training and ongoing professional development
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for long-term career progression
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with one in three Saturdays (8:00am-1:00pm)

Duties as a Service Advisor:

• Accurately capturing customer details and vehicle faults at first contact
• Managing telephone bookings and inputting details into workshop systems
• Raising and preparing job cards, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete
• Updating customers on vehicle repair progress and advising on necessary repairs
• Selling additional services, including service contracts and warranties
• Arranging payments and discussing repair options with customers
• Coordinating workshop schedules to ensure timely vehicle repairs
• Explaining vehicle test requirements and arranging MOT/inspection appointments
• Providing excellent customer service through effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Maintaining accurate data entry into customer management systems such as Kerridge or ADP

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a vehicle Service Advisor within a franchise-approved dealership
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and DMS systems
• Full, clean UK driving licence with minimal points
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle dealership operations is desirable
• Ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through professional conduct

If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a reputable dealership committed to employee development, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Swansea and the South Wales region, today to discover more about this fantastic Service Advisor opportunity.

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