Service Advisor

Snows Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Basingstoke seeks a Service Advisor to deliver exceptional customer service and manage vehicle servicing and repairs. The role involves communication with customers, preparing invoices, and ensuring high-quality service. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

30 Days Holiday

Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts

Life Assurance Benefit

Snows Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Retail automotive service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer service and communication between workshop and customers.
• Provide estimates and notify customers when work is complete.
• Monitor job progress and advise on delays.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

PC/Web Literacy

Job description

Location Snows Vauxhall and Citroen Basingstoke Region Hampshire Category Vauxhall - Basingstoke (SVxB)
(Service) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary £26,000 - £35,000 OTE Competitive Salary (Uncapped) Job Summary

The Driving Spirit

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group isan AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20brands across54franchises. Wedifferentiate ourselvesfrom ourcompetitorsby delivering an exceptional level of service toboth ourcustomers and manufacturingpartners. We are currently on the lookout for aService Advisorto join our fantastic Snows Vauxhallbased atBasingstoke.

Your day

As a Service Advisor you will be the focal point for customers requiring advice, servicing, and repairs to their vehicles. You will also manage the flow of information between the workshop and the customer, always delivering excellent customer service.

Your day will include:

• Ensuring the customer receives the best possible customer service and that they are aware of all products and services available.
• Initiating documentation and maintaining customer records and follow up systems.
• Providing customers with estimates, and notifying customer’s promptly when the work is complete.
• Ensuring that all jobs passed for warranty/goodwill submissions are accurately invoiced and costed.
• Preparing and presenting accurate invoices to customer in order to obtain payment in line with company procedures.
• Monitoring progress of jobs in the workshop and advising service reception of any delays or issues.
• Providing guidance and advise on mechanical and diagnostic queries as requested by Technicians.

Have you got what it takes?

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and able to demonstrate experience in a customer facing role.
• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.
• Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
• PC/ Web literate.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Retail automotive service experience preferred.

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme with use of company car.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank holidays plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5,10,15, 20 years anniversary. (Pro rata for part time employees).
• Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with Snows.
• Role dependant – tool box insurance /company car scheme/ Uncapped earnings potential through commission or bonus structures.

Hours of work:

Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 18:00 (with 1 hour for lunch)

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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