Customer Service Advisor

Halfords; Oban; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks’ annual leave

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

GP access 24/7

Share save scheme

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Customer Service Advisor to greet customers, manage bookings in our in-house system, and address any technical concerns they raise. You will play a key role in delivering top-tier service and supporting the team in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Candidates should have a proven customer service background, be IT literate, and comfortable working toward targets. Ideally with Autocentre exposure and a full UK driving licence with few points.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• IT literate with ability to use in-house systems.
• Able to handle difficult situations professionally and calmly.
• Experience working towards and achieving targets.
• Ideally, experience in an Autocentre environment.
• Must have a full driver's licence with fewer than 9 points.

Responsibilities

• Handle job bookings in our in-house system.
• Discuss technical concerns with customers and provide solutions.

Skills

Customer service

IT literate

Conflict resolution

Target driven

Driver's licence

Tools

In-house system

Job description

• An uncapped monthly bonus scheme with average additional earnings of £2,900 per year.
• 5 days a week / 44 hours per week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply

We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme.

As a Customer Service Advisor, you’ll be the welcoming face for our customers, handling job bookings in our in-house system and discussing any technical concerns they may have.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service
• IT literate
• Able to handle difficult situations professionally and calmly
• Experience working towards and achieving targets
• Ideally, experience in an Autocentre environment
• Must have a full drivers licence with less than 9 points as role will include collection and delivery of vehicles

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.