Service Advisor

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Wigan is seeking a passionate Service Advisor to enhance customer experiences at their Renault/Dacia branch. This role involves handling customer requirements, liaising with the workshop, and providing solutions for vehicle repairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position offers various benefits including healthcare and generous holiday allowance, with hours from Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays.

Benefits

33 days' holiday allowance

Generous retail discounts

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and resolving issues efficiently.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt within a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex information.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer requirements for service and vehicle repairs.
• Liaise with the workshop and bodyshop to progress work.
• Maintain customer records and update the database accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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

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

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 providing 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.
• Keeping the customer database updated and accurate at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• A passion for great customer service and 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.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Willingness to work within defined processes and guidelines.
• Good core administration skills to capture customer details to the required standards accurately.
• A full UK driving licence.

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Experience of upselling products or services.

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.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• Discount on new and used vehicles.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• And much more…

Hours

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