Service Advisor

Key responsibilities include: -

  • Greet customers on arrival
  • Answer the telephone - deal with customer enquiries and queries
  • Take vehicle bookings
  • Create and manage service plans
  • Book services and load work plan
  • Deal with customers face to face and on telephone
  • Liaise with Workshop control
  • Update customers on vehicle progress.
  • Obtain authority and appropriate order numbers for work to be carried out
  • Authorise breakdowns
  • Create jobs via computer, loading appropriate tasks
  • Assign courtesy vehicles and check them in and out
  • Undertake off-site manufacturer training and online training

Essential Qualities include:-

  • Experience of dealing with customers both on the telephone and face to face
  • Administration skills
  • PC Literate in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Email
  • Excellent communication skills including face to face and telephone
  • Confidence and ability to liaise with all levels of people including customers, other staff, managers and Directors
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands
  • Ability to manage a lot of information at once and work well under pressure
  • Problem solving skills
  • Excellent organisational and planning/scheduling skills
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to build a rapport with customers and handle difficult situations
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Ability to challenge
  • Confident with a drive to get things done

Desirable Qualities include:-

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
  • Experience/knowledge of Kerridge (although full training will be given)
  • A basic understanding of vehicle terminology
  • Service reception/advisor experience
  • Experience of working in a busy environment
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Type Temporary
Dealer Channel Commercials PLC Strood
Address Whitewall Road,
Medway City Estate,
Rochester,
Kent,
ME2 4EW
Salary From £18027 per annum
Closes 15/05/2026

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