Service Advisor

Excellent earning potential

Market leading employee benefits

There has never been a more exciting time to become part of Lookers. We are proud to have recently been voted one of the UK's Top Employers and looking after both our people and our customers is at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Our Service Advisors at Lookers provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. Working as part of our Servicing department you will give every customer a personalised experience, impart your expertise and provide them with increased awareness and knowledge of their car so that they leave our centre feeling extremely satisfied every time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding positively to customer telephone enquiries relating to service and repairs.
• Ensuring the vehicle will be ready at the time agreed and advising the customer as necessary.
• Answering customers' questions regarding technical problems, warranties, services and repairs in a manner that is easily understood and without excessive technical jargon.
• Checking all documents for accurate completion, maintaining all customer record files and job cards on a daily basis and storing records logically for ease of retrieval.
• Liaising with service manager to ensure workshop loading suits diary bookings.
• Producing invoices for completed work and explains the content to customers.
• Ensuring service bookings and appointments are managed efficiently
• Establishing customers drop off and collection requirements or arranging alternative transport where necessary

What We're Looking For:

• Experience gained from within the motor trade is essential and from a similar role is desirable
• A confident user of computers and a working knowledge and understanding of Kerridge / ADP software is also essential
• Administration experience and the ability to work well under pressure, handle conflicting demands, and schedule work appropriately
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport and develop and maintain strong working relationships
• Create a relaxed and stress free environment for customers whilst contributing to a happy, positive working and team environment.
• A flexible approach to time-keeping so customer satisfaction can always be ensured.
• Has an honest, respectful and diligent approach to work with a strong sense of integrity
• Systematic and organised; pays attention to the finer details.
• A full and valid UK driving licence is essential

Why us...?

In recognition of the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people we have recently introduced a new and improved industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries, enhanced holidays that increase with service, critical illness cover after 2 years, one year fully paid maternity leave for women and for some roles a company car and high earning potential through commission or bonus.

As well as working with a great bunch of people you can also benefit from ongoing development with investment in specific brand and management training and the opportunity of a long term career path with one of the UK's Top Employers 2017.

If your application is successful we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you starting with us. Depending on the role, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.

Please note: We will close vacancies once the required quality or number of applications has been received.