Automotive Service Advisor — Growth, Bonuses & Training

Hartwell plc; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Health insurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hartwell Automotive Group Limited in Watford is seeking a proactive Service Advisor to welcome customers, schedule bookings and liaise between clients and technicians. You will explain repairs and costs clearly while supporting a smooth workshop flow.

Join a fast-paced team representing BYD and Ford authorised repairers, with training provided, opportunities to upsell services, and a benefits package including pension, life assurance and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a service advisor role (automotive preferred).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic technical knowledge of vehicles (training provided).
• IT proficiency and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and admin skills, including familiarity with dealer software systems.
• Neat, professional appearance; team player with keen automotive interest.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide exceptional service.
• Schedule and manage vehicle service appointments.
• Liaise between customers and technicians.
• Explain repair work and costs clearly.
• Upsell additional services when appropriate.
• Ensure a smooth and efficient workshop flow.
• Liaise with technicians to coordinate the work schedule and progress updates.
• Accurately manage booking systems, job cards, invoicing and customer records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Dealer software systems

CRM software

Invoicing software

Job description

Hartwell Automotive Group Limited in Watford is seeking a proactive Service Advisor to welcome customers, schedule bookings and liaise between clients and technicians. You will explain repairs and costs clearly while supporting a smooth workshop flow.

Join a fast-paced team representing BYD and Ford authorised repairers, with training provided, opportunities to upsell services, and a benefits package including pension, life assurance and staff discounts.