Service Advisor (Fixed Term)

AB Equipment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical and life insurance

Fuel discount card

Training and development

Job summary

AB Equipment seeks a motivated Service Advisor to join the Wellington team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will handle service administration, coordinate workshop activities, and liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth work orders and timely repairs.

Experience in automotive workshop is beneficial but not essential; emphasis is on strong admin and customer service skills, with a pathway to potential permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and control daily workshop activities including allocation of work to Technicians and assist the Service Manager in ensuring that Technicians and Apprentice Technicians are using their time effectively and efficiently.
• Liaise with Customers, Technicians, Suppliers and Parts Department to follow through opening of work orders to completion.
• Purchase Order Processing.
• Managing Planned Maintenance servicing and records, including follow-up on recommended repairs noted on check sheets.
• Attending to telephone service enquiries and bookings in a timely and courteous manner.
• Managing maintenance spend for the Rental Fleet alongside the Rental Manager and Service Manager.
• Performing service administration duties alongside the Service Administrator, plus any additional admin tasks as required.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Computers

Attention to detail

Workshop experience (advantage)

Job description

Service Advisor (Fixed Term) Wellington

Grow Your Career With New Zealand's Market Leader!

We're looking for a motivated and customer-focused Service Advisor to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent. You'll bring strong administration and computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for delivering great customer service. Automotive workshop experience is advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive pay – because your expertise deserves recognition.
• Medical and life insurance benefits – we look after you and your family.
• Fuel discount card – save every time you fill up.
• Training and development – we invest in your growth, not just your role.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Prepare and control daily workshop activities including allocation of work to Technicians and assist the Service Manager in ensuring that Technicians and Apprentice Technicians are using their time effectively and efficiently.
• Liaise with Customers, Technicians, Suppliers and Parts Department to follow through opening of work orders to completion.
• Purchase Order Processing.
• Managing Planned Maintenance servicing and records, including follow-up on recommended repairs noted on check sheets.
• Attending to telephone service enquiries and bookings in a timely and courteous manner.
• Managing maintenance spend for the Rental Fleet alongside the Rental Manager and Service Manager.
• Performing service administration duties alongside the Service Administrator, plus any additional admin tasks as required.

About your new company:

Originally established in Christchurch as Andrews & Beaven in 1878, AB Equipment boasts New Zealand world-class Material Handling, Construction and Forestry Equipment brands. Our customer-centric teams provide 24/7 industry leading sales & support for these world class brands. With a solid network of 18 branches right across NZ, we deliver sales, service & parts for all our new, used & rental machinery.

If you are legally entitled to work in New Zealand, have a positive attitude, pro-active approach, and want to join a company that values its people and prioritises health and safety -

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