Our client, a reputable franchise-approved commercial vehicle dealer group with multiple locations nationwide, is actively seeking a Vehicle Service Advisor for their busy Gloucester dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to join a professional team and progress their career within the automotive industry.

Benefits:

• Starting basic salary of -30,000 per annum, with the potential to earn up to -33,000 including performance-related bonuses
• 23 days of annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to extensive technical training and professional development
• Discounts on high street and retailer products through various schemes
• Staff wellness programmes and recognition awards for long service and achievement
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long-term career prospects within a multi-award-winning business recognised as a "Great Place to Work"

Duties:

• Greet customers professionally and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Manage workshop loading efficiently and keep it up to date
• Keep customers proactively informed about vehicle progress as a-Service Advisor
• Book vehicle appointments considering workshop capacity and customer convenience
• Identify customer requirements and prepare accurate, fully inclusive quotations
• Produce detailed job cards, estimates, invoices, and related documentation
• Explain work carried out to customers clearly, maximising sales opportunities for additional services
• Generate warranty job cards following manufacturer policies and procedures as a-Service Advisor
• Record all work requirements accurately, distinguishing between retail, warranty, internal, and non-chargeable repairs
• Liaise with the Parts Department to ensure parts availability
• Attend to warranty authorisations and liaise with vehicle manufacturers as necessary
• Uphold high standards of customer service and professionalism in all interactions

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Service Advisor or similar position within the automotive trade
• Strong communication and customer relationship skills
• Excellent organisational abilities with IT literacy; experience with Kerridge/Keyloop is preferable
• A full UK driving licence with minimal points
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and maximise sales opportunities
• Knowledge of warranty procedures and, ideally, experience with commercial vehicles; not essential but advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Service Advisor to join a thriving dealership and develop their career into a more senior position. We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused individual with a strong automotive background who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Gloucester and Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic Service Advisor opportunity.

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