Service Advisor

Man; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension contribution

25 days holiday (with option to buy)

Employee car scheme

Job summary

MAN in Leicester seeks a Senior Technical Service Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on planning workshop capacity, booking management, and accurate record-keeping to meet regulatory standards.

You will maintain vehicle histories, process invoices, interpret instructions, and support the service administration team. The role requires proactive, detail-oriented professionals who can work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge with prior experience in a commercial vehicle setting.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills including working with statistical and costing information.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Work on own initiative and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Proactively plan the capacity of the workshop.
• Canvass for and accept bookings for the workshop to fill capacity.
• Maintain vehicle history and service records.
• Maintain invoice filing accurately and efficiently.
• Interpret instructions and complete job cards/repair orders.
• Attend training as directed by Regional Service Manager.
• Provide information and maintain records.
• Undertake other tasks including liaising with customers and supervising trainees.
• Monitor work to meet times and report delays for extra work or parts.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent telephone manner

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive approach

Able to meet deadlines

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Job description

Do you have experience of providing a fast and effective service for a variety of customers?

Are you able to work well under pressure, with a keen eye for detail?

We are recruiting for a Senior Technical Service Advisor to join our team in Leicester on a full time permanent basis.

In this role you will:

• Proactively plan the capacity of the workshop.
• Canvass for and accept bookings for the workshop in order to fill available capacity.
• Maintain vehicle history and service records in an accurate, efficient and timely manner in line with customer requirements and operator licence standards.
• Maintain invoice filing in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Correctly interpret customer or internal instructions and complete job cards / repair orders etc.
• Attend any training course as deemed necessary by the Regional Service Manager
• Provide information, maintain records and carry out all duties in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Undertake such other tasks as may reasonably be required. These may include liasing with customers, working outside normal hours, supervising and instructing trainees, and covering duties within the service administration department, this list is not exhaustive.
• Monitor all work to ensure that it is completed by the times required and report any likely delays to the customer to seek, records and communicate authority for any extra work required or parts to be ordered or fitted.
• Ensure that work done, parts & consumables used and tests carried out are accurately recorded on the job card / repair order. To cost the work and raise invoices.
• Order parts from the Parts Department and to order sub-contract work.
• Account for all cash, cheques etc received and to ensure that all work done and parts used are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Provide times, hours sold, statistics and budgetary information.
• Enhance the image and reputation of the company whilst supporting its commercial interests.
• Achieve all company & personal KPI’s & maintain focus on all company financial objectives within given responsibilities.
• Comply with good health and safety practice, all statutory requirements, company policies and standard procedures.
• Deputise in all areas of the service department as directed by the Regional Service Manager.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong technical knowledge with prior experience in a commercial vehicle setting
• Excellent telephone manner
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Able to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills including working with statistical and costing information
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and multitask
• Work on own initiative and as a team player

Why join the Pride?

It is important to us to make sure we look after our employees and therefore we offer a competitive salary plus bonus scheme.

• private health care
• a healthy pension contribution
• 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more)
• attractive employee car scheme

Accessibility & Inclusion

At MAN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity enhances our organisation, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We actively promote equal opportunities in our recruitment processes and workplace policies. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of employment, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.

MAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.