Our client, a premium franchised approved car dealership in North Bristol, is seeking an experienced Service Advisor to join its established aftersales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Service Advisor to join a recently renovated, state-of-the-art facility representing a prestigious automotive brand.
Benefits
- Salary up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Uncapped performance-related bonus of up to £4,000 per annum.
- 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Manufacturer-accredited training and ongoing development.
- Employer-contributed car benefit scheme after six months.
- Company pension scheme and life assurance.
- Staff purchase discounts and excellent long-term career prospects.
- 45-hour working week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, plus one in four Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:30pm.
Duties
- As a Service Advisor, greet customers professionally within the Service Department.
- Manage bookings for servicing, maintenance and repair work.
- Arrange courtesy vehicles where required.
- Liaise closely with the workshop team and monitor work in progress.
- Keep customers informed about vehicle progress and completion times.
- Identify opportunities to upsell additional products and services.
- Deliver a proactive, customer-focused service throughout the aftersales process.
- The Service Advisor will work collaboratively with other advisors and workshop colleagues to achieve high customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Current or recent experience as a Service Advisor or in a similar automotive aftersales role, such as a franchised dealership, service centre, garage or accident repair centre.
- A full, clean UK driving licence with minimal points.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel and dealership management systems; Kerridge or Keyloop experience is preferred.