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Service Advisor

  • Location Sandown Poole
  • Salary Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Contract Full-Time
Service Advisor - Sandown Poole

An opportunity has arisen to join us as a Service Advisor at Poole. The Service Advisor is responsible for every aspect of a customers after sales experience. The main purpose of the role is to maximise workshop profitability whilst exceeding customer expectations and satisfaction.

About the Role:
  • To receive customers and their vehicles in a friendly and professional manner, discuss and confirm their requirements and take responsibility for the vehicle during its time at the Retailer.

  • To work with the workshop team to achieve the highest possible levels of performance.

  • Keeping customers informed of the status of their vehicle, giving comprehensive technical and commercial advice on the extent of work to be done and provide a cost estimate for repair work.

  • Inform customers and potential customers about accessories and subsequent fitting of optional extras, promote any accessory campaigns.

  • To ensure that collection and delivery drivers operate to schedule and meet customer and workshop expectations.

  • To ensure all customer and vehicle data is correctly captured and loaded to the Kerridge DMS and updated as required.

  • To ensure that repair orders are raised and processed according to the established guidelines and that work is completed to schedule and required standard.

  • To ensure that invoicing is accurate and completed on time.

  • To take responsibility for subcontracted repairs and ensure the work has been completed.

  • Ensure that proper use is made of technical information and that it is understood how to use the manufacturers systems.

  • To ensure all relevant warranty documentation and parts are identified and are kept for the warranty team. 

About You:
  • High levels of attention to detail and highly organised

  • Background in a similar role within the automotive industry

  • Knowledge of using Kerridge automotive computer system is essential

  • Experience of anticipating and understanding customer needs and demands

  • Maths GSCE at grade 4 (C) or above

Applicants will be expected to be immaculately attired as is befitting the Sandown Group and must hold a full Driving Licence.

Hours of work:
  • Monday to Friday: 08:00am – 18:00pm (with one-hour lunch) with 1 late night finish at 18:30 per week and one early finish given in return.

  • Saturdays 08:00-14:00 on a rota basis will be required to be paid as overtime.

  • Total hours per week: 45.5

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