Service Advisor (Ftc

Wessex Garages Holdings Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Wessex Garages is seeking an articulate Service Advisor for a fixed-term maternity cover (up to 12 months) in Gloucestershire. You will support customers, coordinate repairs with the workshop, and manage invoicing while protecting both customer and company interests.

A strong communicator with IT skills and a full UK driving licence is essential. This role offers a structured environment with progression opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits in a practices-focused automotive retail

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach and ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Tech-savvy with IT systems and applications.
• Adaptability and multitasking in a busy environment.
• Great communicator who explains complex details clearly.
• Organised and efficient with attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting customers: be the friendly face for service and repair needs, handling interactions professionally.
• Coordinating repairs: work with the workshop team to move vehicles smoothly through repairs.
• Managing the details: handle computer-based jobs, purchasing and invoicing while protecting interests.
• Providing clear solutions: explain faults and repairs in plain language and offer practical options.
• Keeping records spotless: maintain accurate customer and vehicle details and service histories.
• Upselling with care: recommend appropriate aftersales products and services.
• Staying organised: keep the customer database updated and ready for action.

Skills

Customer-focused

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

Great communicator

Organised and efficient

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

As a Service Advisor, you'll play a key role in creating exceptional experiences for our service and vehicle repair customers. This is a fixed term maternity cover role for up to 12 months.

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.

If you have experience in customer service and take pride in going above and beyond to leave a lasting, positive impression, this could be the perfect role for you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting Customers: You'll be the friendly face that helps customers with their service and repair needs, ensuring everything is handled professionally and efficiently.
• Coordinating Repairs: Work closely with our workshop team to ensure vehicles move smoothly through the repair process.
• Managing the Details: Keep on top of computer-based jobs, purchasing, and invoicing while protecting the interests of both our customers and the company.
• Providing Clear Solutions: If there are any faults or repairs needed, you'll explain them to customers in a way that's easy to understand and offer clear, practical solutions.
• Keeping Records Spotless: Accurately maintain customer and vehicle details, including service histories.
• Upselling with Care: Use your knowledge of our aftersales products and services to recommend the right options to our customers when appropriate.
• Staying Organised: Keep the customer database updated and always ready for action!

What We’re Looking For:

• Customer-Focused Approach: You genuinely enjoy helping people and resolving any issues quickly and efficiently.
• Tech-Savvy: Confident with IT systems and applications, you’re comfortable navigating digital tools.
• Adaptability: You’re a multitasker who thrives in a busy environment.
• Great Communicator: Explaining complex details in a clear and concise way comes naturally to you.
• Organised and Efficient: You know how to balance the needs of customers with the workshop’s schedule.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is your strength, whether it’s capturing customer information or sticking to processes.
• Full UK Driving Licence: A must for this role!

Key information:

• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, 1 hour lunch. 1 in 3 Saturdays on a rota 8:30am to 12:30pm
• Salary: Competitive

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing matters to us. Employees can access confidential support, guidance and resources covering mental health, wellbeing and life's challenges.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.

Please note:

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment

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