Service Advisor

Arnold Clark Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday allowance

Generous retail discounts

Private healthcare

GP access via Simplyhealth 24/7

Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity packages

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is recruiting for a Service Advisor at our Renault/Dacia branch in Preston. You will deliver a first-class service experience to customers and coordinate with the workshop to progress repairs efficiently.

We value articulate, warm communicators who enjoy exceeding expectations and building positive outcomes for customers. This role is customer-facing, with full-time hours Monday to Friday 8am–5.30pm and some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is essential.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to use computer systems.
• Able to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Clear and confident communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer requirements for service and vehicle repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Liaise with workshop and bodyshop to progress work.
• Manage computer-based jobs, purchasing, and invoicing to protect customer and company interests.
• Inform customers of faults or repairs and provide clear solutions.
• Remain empathetic with dissatisfied customers and resolve issues.
• Keep accurate customer vehicle records and service histories.
• Maintain knowledge of aftersales products and services and upsell where appropriate.
• Ensure the customer database is up-to-date at all times.

Skills

Customer service

IT systems

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a new Service Advisor to help us at our Renault/Dacia branch in Preston.

We offer:

• 33 days’ holiday allowance with room to grow
• Generous retail discounts
• Private healthcare
• Simplyhealth – all employees have access to a GP 24/7 and can claim money back on medical and dental treatments
• Pension scheme
• Maternity and paternity packages
• Opportunities for training and progression
• And much more…

Hours

Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm

About the role

Our Service Advisors are responsible for delivering and sustaining a fantastic experience for all our service and vehicle repair customers.

We’re looking for an articulate, warm communicator who can give our customers the star treatment – whether it’s first thing on a manic Monday or last thing on a Friday afternoon.

This customer-facing role will be a great fit for someone who’s already worked in a customer service position, and genuinely enjoys exceeding expectations and creating positive outcomes.

Day-to-day duties

• Handling all customer requirements for service and vehicle repairs in an efficient and professional manner
• Liaising with the workshop and bodyshop to progress work through the system
• Controlling all computer-based jobs, purchasing and invoice processes, ensuring the financial interests of the customer and the company are protected
• Letting customers know of any faults or repairs found on their vehicle and provide them with clear and accurate solutions
• Treating any dissatisfied customers with empathy and understanding, reassuring them that we can solve any issues should they arise
• Maintaining customer records such as vehicle details and service histories accurately and efficiently
• Maintaining knowledge of aftersales products and services, upselling where appropriate
• Making sure the customer database is updated and accurate at all times

Essential skills

• A passion for great customer service and the confidence to resolve any issues that may arise efficiently and in a timely manner
• Demonstrable computer literacy and knowledge of IT systems and applications
• The ability to multi-task and be highly adaptable within a busy environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex information accurately and concisely to help our customers
• Strong organisational skills to schedule work effectively, balancing the needs of the customer and the capacity of the workshop
• Able to prioritise your workload
• Ability and willingness to work within defined processes and guidelines
• Good core administration skills to accurately capture customer details to the required standards
• A full UK driving licence

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Experience of upselling products or services

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.