Service Advisor

Job title:

Service Advisor

Company

Perfect Placement

Job description

Vehicle Service Advisor required in Cardiff.

• Starting salary up to £29-30,000 per annum.
• Access to a departmental profit bonus which pays roughly £400-600 per quarterly.
• Weekly rotating shift pattern; Monday to Friday 7:00am-4:00pm & 8:30am-5:30pm.

Due to business expansion, a not-to-miss opportunity has arisen for an experienced and professional Vehicle Service Advisor for our client’s franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealership in Cardiff.Reporting to the Service Manager, in the role of a Vehicle Service Advisor, you will work alongside one other Vehicle Service Advisor, and your key responsibilities shall include:

• Correctly capturing all customer details and vehicle faults at the first point of contact.
• Taking telephone bookings from customers and accurately loading them into the workshop.
• Raising job cards and ensuring all necessary and compliant documentation forms part of the job pack.
• Informing customers of their ongoing vehicle status.
• Entering additions/changes to our client’s customer database.
• Handing over finished vehicles to customers.
• Giving customers detailed explanations on the extent of repairs.
• Monitoring whether repairs are being carried out to the required delivery time.
• Actively sell aftersales services to include Service Contracts.
• Discussing and arranging payment with customers.
• Booking in vehicles to ensure continuity of workshop loading.
• Provide advice on warranties and service requirements.
• In the case of legally required inspections, explain the necessary vehicle test requirements.
• Arrange schedules for MOT/vehicle inspections.

The successful Service Advisor would ideally be able to deliver the very highest level of customer service through strong communication skills, resulting in total customer satisfaction. Very strong organisational skills along with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and DMS systems (Kerridge/ADP preferable) would be of high priority. Current or recent experience as a Vehicle Service Advisor within a franchise-approved vehicle dealer is essential to our client at this stage, alongside a full, clean UK driving license with minimal points. Experience in a commercial vehicle dealership is desirable.For your hard work as a Vehicle Service Advisor, our client is offering:

• Starting salary up to £29-30,000 per annum.
• Access to a departmental profit bonus which pays roughly £400-600 per quarterly.
• 22 days annual holiday allowance plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing over length of service.
• Full manufacturer-accredited training.
• Company pension scheme.
• Fantastic career development prospects with a long-established commercial vehicle dealer group.
• Working hours are on a weekly rotating shift pattern; Monday to Friday 7:00am-4:00pm & 8:30am-5:30pm

If this Vehicle Service Advisor vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Cardiff, please contact Harry Woodcock at Perfect Placement now!Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our job seekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

Expected salary

£30000 – 32400 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:31:33 GMT

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