We are currently recruiting for a new Service Advisor to help us at our Vauxhall branch in Livingston.
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
- And much more…
Working Hours
12 month maternity cover
Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 provide 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
- Making sure the customer database is updated and accurate at all times
Requirements
- A passion for great customer service and the 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
- Able to prioritise your workload
- Ability and willingness to work within defined processes and guidelines
- Good core administration skills to accurately capture customer details to the required standards
- A full UK driving licence
Nice to have (but not essential)
- Experience of upselling products or services