Service Advisor

Evans Halshaw; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Bedford is seeking a Service Advisor who excels in customer care and sales. You will ensure a seamless experience for service customers by guiding them through their service journey. Responsibilities include promoting service plans and collaborating with Technicians to deliver exceptional service. If you are passionate about aiding clients and achieving great results in a fast-paced environment, this role offers competitive pay and attractive benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
• Proven ability to achieve KPIs and maintain a fast-paced work ethic.
• Must be organized and able to balance flexibility with workshop scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key point of contact for service customers.
• Promote and sell vehicle health check recommendations and service plans.
• Collaborate with Technicians to ensure timely repairs and updates.

Skills

Customer care

Sales mindset

Communication

Organizational skills

Digital competence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealership IT platforms

Job description

Evans Halshaw Ford, Bedford

Basic salary of £28,665, OTE of £41,807, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

As a Service Advisor at Ford, you’ll be the trusted link between our customers and workshop, ensuring every visit is seamless, transparent, and stress‑free. With a strong focus on customer care and aftersales performance, you’ll help maximise revenue through Vehicle Health Checks, service plan sales and additional aftercare products.

Working with Ford means joining a brand that’s built its reputation on reliability, innovation and commitment to exceeding customer expectations. You’ll play a vital role in delivering the highest standards of service whilst being supported by a team that’s committed to your development and success. We’re looking for a Service Advisor who combines great people skills with a proactive sales mindset, someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is confident in building lasting trust with our customers.

Your Journey as a Service Advisor:

• Act as a key point of contact for our service customers, guiding them through their service journey from check‑in to post‑visit follow‑up
• Build genuine trust by having an in‑depth understanding of each customer’s needs and advising them on safety‑critical repairs, maintenance work and manufacturer recommendations, ensuring they receive a clear understanding of the care their vehicles deserve
• Confidently promote and sell red and amber work identified through the electronic vehicle health check, helping customers make informed decisions that keep their vehicles safe, legal and roadworthy
• Proactively support customer retention by promoting Service Care Plans, forward‑booking future work and offering tailored aftersales solutions
• Collaborating closely with our skilled Technicians to ensure efficient and timely repairs that exceed customer expectations, keeping customers fully updated along the way
• Manage service functions such as courtesy car bookings, collections/deliveries and effective appointment scheduling to keep operations running smoothly
• Building your knowledge and expertise on our products and services, ensuring you build a genuine passion for the brand and are motivated to represent it with pride and excellence
• Contribute to both individual and team performance targets across labour sales, VHC conversions, service plan sales and CSI scores
• Keeping our customers fully informed of all available extras, accessories and value products, whilst maximising the opportunity to upsell

Do you have what it takes to be an Evans Halshaw colleague? We’re looking for someone who is:

• Dedicated to providing an incredible service, fueled by a genuine passion for making our customers happy!
• Driven to exceed expectations and consistently achieve fantastic results through meeting KPIs and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Digitally competent, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and dealership IT platforms.
• Meticulously organised, with the ability to effectively schedule work, balancing flexibility with our customers and workshop colleagues
• A confident communicator who can capture customer details accurately while identifying opportunities to sell and upsell products and services
• Passionate for our industry, the people who work in it and the people we serve

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry‑leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.