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Service Advisor Job in Steyning

West Sussex
Steyning
Service Department, Independent Garage
£34000 per annum
138074
Independent Garage Service Advisor required in Steyning, West Sussex
  • Up to £34,000 Basic Salary
  • Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00 -  1 hour lunch
  • 1 in 3 Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00
  • Expanding Independent Specialist Garage
  • Long term opportunities
Our client, an independent garage based in the Steyning, West Sussex area are currently looking to hire a Service Advisor to join their team.

Our client has been established for just over 30 years, delivering a promise of high-quality workmanship at reasonable prices. They have over 3,000 returning customers, having developed a solid customer based with their excellent reputation over the years.

They continually invest in new technologies & staff, alongside developing strong connections within the community such as sponsorships of the local youth football team, village shows, and other community groups.

This Garage is also forward thinking with its environmental ethos, ensuring waste is reduced and emissions are as low as possible, respecting their geographical position within one of UKs most treasured National Parks.

They are seeking applicants with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, providing a high level of customer service, and a desire to learn more about the Motor Trade. 

Our Client is open to applicants with no prior motor trade experience, or whether you have experience as a Service Advisor, Senior Service Advisor, Workshop Controller or  within either a Main Dealer or Independent garage setting, this is a great position for you!

With work with this client on multiple occasions, this role genuinely offers opportunity to grow with the business and become a key part of the organisation.   

What’s in it for you a Service Advisor?
  • Basic Salary ranging from £28,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience
  • Mon – Fri 08:00 – 18:00 - 1 hour lunch
  • 1 in 3 Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00
  • A supportive Management Structure.
  • Full Systems & Process Training.
  • Company Pension
Duties of a Service Advisor with our client:
  • Assist in leading the team acting with regards to controlling the flow of jobs through the workshop.
  • Monitoring, planning, and progressing work for other team members.
  • Identify upselling opportunities organising with service advisors to complete sales leads.
  • Prepare vehicles and paperwork for handover.
  • Ensuring work rate is efficient and monthly KPI targets are being achieved.
  • Report on a weekly/monthly basis on gross profit margins and set financial. generate and continuously improve the workshops’ ability to increase and/or exceed set targets.
  • Install a positive customer service approach across the team,
  • Deal with customer complaints/queries.
  • Day to day management of employees to ensure KPIs and agreed financial targets are met.
  • Monitor spending on stock/consumables and control levels and costs of purchases.
  • Order of parts required for all jobs, ensuring parts are correct and they have been labelled clearly with vehicle registration upon arrival.
What our client expects of their Service Advisors
  • Strong automotive technical knowledge.
  • English proficiency is a must in both verbal and written ability.
  • Previous experience with a leadership role.
  • Excellent customer service levels.
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
  • Experience using Techman DMS is helpful but not essential.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong communication with senior management and employees.
  • Able to manage and deliver KPIs.
  • Full UK Driving Licence. – Preferably Clean.
If this Service Advisor Job interests you and you would like to know more about it, or other Automotive Jobs in Steyning, Brighton & Hove, and West Sussex please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement.
 
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