Service Advisor

Lookers; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000

Job description

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Overview

Job Vacancy: Service Advisor

• Location: Braintree Ford
• Department: Service
• Salary: Up to £36,000 OTE per annum, including £30,000 basic
• Hours: 42 hours per week, shifts on rota basis between Monday to Friday 07:30 to 18:00 and one Saturday per month 08:00 to 13:00

About the Role

Lookers Ford Braintree are recruiting for an experienced Service Advisor to join our Service Team. Our Service Advisors play an important role in providing our customers with a personalised, premium experience as they come back to us time and time again for servicing, MOT and repairs. It is their job to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise so that our customers have all the information they require when making decisions about the servicing of their vehicle.

This role is fundamental within our Aftersales department! Day-to-day you’ll be responsible for processing warranty claims, booking Services and MOTs, ensuring all customer records are accurate and liaising with customers face-to-face, over the phone and via email. We are looking for an individual with a customer service or admin background “serviced” to perfection in the automotive industry!

If you're passionate about customer service and thrive on representing an innovative brand, this role is made for you. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, with full support from management to help you grow. This is a truly amazing role that will give the right person the chance to develop their career with a market leader!

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating efficiently with all Customers for Service, repair and MOT bookings
• Advising customers about warranty cover and upselling additional parts / accessories that will benefit the customer
• Liaising with the full Aftersales department to organise and schedule appointments, based on workload and call volumes
• Maintaining accurate customer records, and updating the systems when any bookings have been made
• Ad-hoc administration tasks as given from the Aftersales Manager

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, with a customer-first approach
• Strong teamworking abilities, alongside effective organisation and time management
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Service administrator or Advisor experience gained from a leading automotive dealer is desirable. Technical knowledge would be an advantage also.
• You’ll be energetic, have a warm personality and a real passion for delivering a first-class customer experience
• Previous experience using Kerridge / ADP would be an advantage, as well as having knowledge of other essential dealer systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 basic, plus Service Bonus of £6,000 (uncapped)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, with room to grow within Lookers
• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture focused on excellence and employee well-being.

Why Lookers?

At Lookers, we don’t just hire people; we invest in them. By joining our team, you’ll gain access to opportunities for professional growth, work with industry-leading brands, and contribute to delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and let’s achieve great things together!

About Us

We are one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Tech scheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's licence check will also be carried out.