SENIOR SERVICE ADVISOR
Location: Salisbury
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
 
Looking for a role where your experience is recognised, your leadership skills are valued, and your career can continue to progress?
If you're an experienced Service Advisor ready to step into a senior position, or you're already working as a Senior Service Advisor looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful dealership that values exceptional customer service and invests in its people.
You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the Service Reception, mentoring colleagues, driving customer satisfaction, and ensuring the aftersales department continues to deliver an outstanding customer experience. With an excellent benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression, this role offers long-term stability within a supportive automotive business.
 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Bonus Scheme
·Career Progression & Development Opportunities
·Long Service & Loyalty Awards
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Life Assurance (3x Annual Salary)
·Cycle to Work Scheme
·Eyecare Voucher Scheme
·Company Pension Scheme
·22 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
·Staff Discount Scheme
·Birthday Leave
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
 
THE ROLE
As a Senior Service Advisor, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the Service Reception while delivering exceptional customer service and assisting in the development of the aftersales team.
Key responsibilities include:
·Managing service and repair bookings efficiently
·Supporting the Service Manager with the day-to-day running of the Service Reception
·Assisting with workshop loading to maximise productivity
·Keeping customers informed throughout the repair process
·Promoting and upselling additional work, service plans, and aftersales products
·Supporting and mentoring other Service Advisors where required
·Handling customer concerns professionally to achieve positive outcomes
·Maintaining accurate customer and vehicle records while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction
 
ABOUT YOU
We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
·A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Service Advisor within a franchised dealership
·Experience using Kerridge, 1 Link, Pinnacle, or a similar Dealer Management System (DMS)
·A proven track record of upselling additional products and services
·Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills
·Strong organisational and time management abilities
·The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy aftersales environment
·A proactive approach with the ability to support and develop colleagues
·Full UK Manual Driving Licence (subject to licence checks)
Alternative job titles may include: Senior Service Advisor, Service Advisor, Service Team Leader, Aftersales Advisor, Senior Aftersales Advisor or Service Reception Supervisor.
 
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful automotive business that rewards experience, values exceptional customer service, and offers genuine opportunities for career progression into aftersales management.
If you're an experienced Service Advisor looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Interested in finding out more? Apply today or contact Howard at Auto Skills for a confidential discussion about this Senior Service Advisor opportunity, quoting job reference 54194.