Truck Service Advisor — Tech Support & Scheduling

Ford & Slater Newark; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAF Academy Training

22 days holiday

Career progression

Employee Of The Month

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Technical Service Advisor at our Birtley depot.

As a Technical Service Advisor, we can offer you a salary of up to £30,000 with DAF Academy Training, 22 days holiday (rising with service), employee benefits, pension and a cycle to work scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial vehicle or motor trade as advisor or similar role.
• Passion for trucks or knowledge of truck parts.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair scheduling preferred but not essential.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• DMS system experience would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing service bookings on day-to-day basis, ensuring efficient workshop loading.
• Complete service estimates accurately, clearly, and quickly.
• Keep customers up to date with costs, progress and authorisations.
• Prepare job cards & raise invoices.

Skills

Truck industry exp

Excellent communication

Customer focus

Full UK driving licence

PC literacy

Job description

Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a Technical Service Advisor at our Birtley depot.

As a Technical Service Advisor, we can offer you a salary of up to £30,000 with DAF Academy Training, 22 days holiday (rising with service), employee benefits, pension and a cycle to work scheme.