Service Advisor

Perfect Placement; Kettering; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £30,000

OTE £35,000+ achievable via targets

Mon-Fri 8:00–17:30; 1 in 4 Saturdays

Training and development opportunities

Family-oriented environment

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting a Service Advisor for a family-run main dealer in Kettering. You will greet customers, answer queries, and book service/MOT bookings while coordinating with the workshop team to track progress. The role emphasizes clear communication, upselling, and high service standards.

Salary: up to £30,000 basic, with an achievable £35,000+ OTE. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:30pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays mornings; ongoing training and clear career progression are

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Service Advisor or in a similar customer service role within the motor trade.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and IT literacy.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on upselling and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for service customers with a warm and professional welcome.
• Handle customer enquiries via telephone and in person.
• Book vehicles for service, MOT, or repairs with accurate information.
• Liaise with workshop teams to provide updates on vehicle progress.
• Explain maintenance work, costs, and timescales clearly to customers.
• Proactively upsell service plans, warranties, and accessories.
• Process invoices, payments, and warranty documentation accurately.
• Manage aftersales administration including warranty claims and follow-up calls.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT literacy

Upselling

Organisational skills

Job description

Our client, a reputable family-run main dealer in Kettering, Northampton, with over 20 years of success in the motor trade, is seeking a professional and customer-focused Service Advisor to join their friendly team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established dealership known for transparency, trust, and exceptional customer care.

Benefits of a Service Advisor:

• Competitive basic salary up to £30,000, depending on experience
• OTE of £35,000+ achievable through performance
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays mornings
• Supportive, family-oriented working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear pathways for career progression

Duties of a Service Advisor:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all service customers, ensuring a warm and professional welcome
• Efficiently handle customer enquiries via telephone and face-to-face interactions
• Book vehicles for service, MOT, or repairs with precise recording of all required information
• Liaise with workshop teams to provide updates on vehicle progress
• Clearly explain maintenance work, additional repairs, costs, and timescales to customers
• Proactively upsell products and services, including service plans, warranties, and accessories
• Process invoices, payments, and warranty documentation accurately
• Manage aftersales administration, including warranty claims and follow-up calls
• Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction and foster customer retention
• Ensure smooth customer journey from initial contact through to vehicle collection

Requirements of a Service Advisor:

• Previous experience as a Service Advisor or in a similar customer service role within the motor trade
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and IT literacy
• Proactive attitude with a focus on upselling and achieving targets

If you are an experienced Service Advisor seeking a role within a dealership group that values its employees and offers genuine career growth, we would be keen to hear from you.