Service Advisor

Perfect Placement

We are currently seeking a Service Advisor to join a well-established, family-run dealership in Southampton, Hampshire. This is an excellent Service Advisor opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to advance their automotive career within a reputable and customer-focused environment. Our client is a respected main dealer representing a prominent automotive brand, with over 30 years of experience and a strong market presence. We are looking for a Service Advisor with previous motor trade experience or a background in customer-facing roles to complement their existing team.

Benefits:
  • Competitive basic salary starting from £28,000, negotiable based on experience
  • Uncapped commission with a realistic OTE of £36,600+
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Only four Saturday mornings per year (8:00am – 1:00pm)
  • Full training with manufacturer accreditation (VAG) and ongoing development opportunities
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Supportive management and team environment
  • Access to health and welfare support programmes
  • Subsidised manufacturer car purchase schemes for your family
  • Discounted MOT and servicing
  • Future career progression within a large group
Duties of a Service Advisor:
  • Attending to customers handing over and collecting vehicles for service or repair
  • Accurately recording customer requests and relaying these to the workshop team
  • Providing regular updates to customers during vehicle servicing
  • Costing and obtaining approval for any additional work required
  • Preparing and presenting customer invoices and related paperwork
  • Explaining work undertaken and recommended products such as service plans or warranties
  • Upselling relevant products and services to maximise workshop sales
  • Managing customer appointments efficiently and professionally
Requirements of a Service Advisor:
  • Demonstrable experience as a Service Advisor within the motor trade
  • Strong customer service skills and a customer-focused approach
  • IT literacy; experience with Pinnacle or a similar DMS is advantageous
  • Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to upsell and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Full UK driving licence; a clean licence is preferred
Contact Kinga Csipetics, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Southampton and Hampshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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