Toyota Service Advisor

STEVEN EAGELL LIMITED; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday Off

Car Benefit Scheme

Sales Incentives

Comprehensive training provided

Company pension scheme

Death in Service

Perk Box discounts

In-house qualifications

Staff referral scheme

Medical cover

Job summary

Steven Eagell Limited is seeking a Service Advisor in Guildford to manage the end-to-end service journey for Toyota customers. You will build long-term relationships, provide accurate estimates, and coordinate workshop activity to ensure a seamless customer experience.

The role emphasises strong customer service, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced retail environment with extensive training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional aftersales customer care, building rapport to understand needs and guide customers to the right products and services.
• Provide accurate estimates, manage scheduling and workshop coordination, and ensure a seamless end-to-end service experience.
• Identify sales opportunities, promote genuine parts and services, collaborate with colleagues, and follow up to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Job description

Salary: from £27,500 base, with £30,000 guaranteed in the first 12 months. £35,000 OTE

Must Have : A Full UK Driving License

About Steven Eagell

As an established, family-run automotive retailer in the UK, Steven Eagell Group specialises in the sale of new and used vehicles, alongside comprehensive aftersales services. We take pride in offering a wide range of exciting career opportunities across sales, customer service, technical, administrative and management roles from entry-level positions through to senior leadership.

As a family-run business, we value teamwork, integrity and long-term career development, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive. Whether you have a passion for sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences, strong organisational and financial skills, or technical expertise in automotive diagnostics and repair, there is a place for you within our team.

Your Responsibilities as a Service Advisor:

Customers spend more time with Service than Sales, making the Service Advisor a key customer-facing role. You’ll build long-term relationships, manage the service journey end-to-end, and represent the Toyota brand while resolving customer needs.

• Deliver exceptional aftersales customer care, building rapport to understand needs and guide customers to the right products and services.
• Provide accurate estimates, manage scheduling and workshop coordination, and ensure a seamless end-to-end service experience.
• Identify sales opportunities, promote genuine parts and services, collaborate with colleagues, and follow up to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

What we are looking for in a Service Advisor:

• A proven high level of customer service skills, and enjoyment in working with the people.
• Previous experience of working in customer service, preferably in an automotive setting but not essential
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters in understandable terms.
• Able to take initiative and ownership of issues with a proactive can-do attitude.
• Able to multi-task and switch between tasks whilst remaining organised.
• A team player who offers help and support to others.
• Willingness to learn and keep up to date with product and technical information.
• Thrives in a high-pressured environment.

What we offer you:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and your Birthday Off
• Long Service Awards / Colleague Recognition
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity at qualifying service length
• Car Benefit Scheme after successful completion of a probation period
• Sales Incentives
• Comprehensive training provided
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service
• Access to high street discounts through Perk Box
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Staff referral scheme
• Access to medical cover through Simply Health