Service Advisor

Are you an experienced Service Advisor seeking a new opportunity within a respected dealership? Our client, a premium franchise-approved car dealership located in North Bristol, is looking for a dedicated Service Advisor to join their busy Service Department. This role offers the chance to develop your career within a reputable automotive group recognised with multiple awards, including the prestigious AM Dealer Group of the Year. Benefits: Starting salary up to £30,000 per annum, commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus scheme and overtime, with an OTE exceeding £42,000 annually Additional bonus earned through the sale of service plans 31 days annual holiday allowance, increasing with long service (including bank holidays) Full in-house training and development programmes Contributory workplace pension scheme Employee support programmes via benefits platform Discounted vehicle parts and servicing rates Long-term career progression with a family-run motor retail group and an award-winning dealer group Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, with an hour for lunch; one in three Saturdays mornings, 8:30am-12:30pmDuties of a Service Advisor: Greet customers and book their vehicles in for service and repairs, ensuring a seamless experience Maintain regular communication with customers regarding vehicle progress Liaise with the workshop to chase work in progress and ensure timely completion Upsell additional products and services, including service plans and warranty options where applicable Take payments and process customer invoices accurately Build rapport with customers to promote trust and satisfaction Ensure high standards of customer service are delivered at all times Support the team in achieving departmental and business objectives Experience with warranty procedures and authorisation is desirable but not essentialRequirements of a Service Advisor: Minimum of two years’ recent experience as a Service Advisor or in a similar role within the motor trade Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong client relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings efficiently IT proficiency; experience with Kerridge, Keyloop, or similar DMS is advantageous Knowledge of automotive warranty procedures is beneficial but not essential Passion for the automotive industry and a keen interest in representing a reputable manufacturerContact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering North Bristol and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Service Advisor opportunity. Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today