Service Advisor

Group 1 Automotive UK; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive group as a Service Advisor in Guildford, where you'll be the main point of contact for customers during vehicle maintenance. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid day to volunteer

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage customers in a friendly manner.
• Keep customers informed on vehicle repair progress.
• Promote additional services based on Technician recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Service Advisor - JLR Guildford

Good, honest, rewarding work - it’s how we’re built!

In the heart of our aftersales department, our Service Advisors are committed to delivering outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. As a Service Advisor, you will be the main point of contact for all customer communication while the vehicle is undergoing maintenance and repair in our Retail Centre.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. With the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What We Can Offer You

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options - just ask

What You’ll Do Day To Day

• Warmly welcome and engage customers in a friendly and professional manner throughout the day
• Keep customers informed and updated on the progress of their vehicle repairs, ensuring transparency and trust
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge, enhancing expertise through manufacturer-led training
• Actively promote additional services and repairs based on Technician recommendations, helping customers maintain vehicle health and increasing service revenue
• Schedule vehicles for appointments in the workshop efficiently and accurately
• Conduct pre-appointment customer calls to confirm bookings, ensure readiness, and address any preliminary questions
• Maintain precise and up-to-date customer records within our systems for effective service management

Helpful Skills And Qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here – if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues
• Demonstrated experience in delivering exceptional customer service
• Skilled at identifying customer needs and opportunities for upselling
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience in a target-driven role, demonstrating the ability to meet goals
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7,000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us – just share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all that we do: Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, Professionalism. These principles guide our interactions with customers, colleagues, the community, and each other.