Service Advisor

Lookers

About the role

Lookers Wolverhampton MercedesContract Type: Permanent, full-timeSalary: OTE up to £38,000 (uncapped), with basic of £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)Working Hours: 42 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus Saturday on rota basis 8am to 1pmLookers Wolverhampton Mercedes is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Service Advisor to join our Aftersales Team on site.Joining our friendly aftersales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will report to our aftersales manager who will help impact your knowledge and experience along with the team, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!As a Service Advisor at Mercedes, you will benefit from continuous training opportunities through our in-house brand development. This is a truly exciting opportunity with potential for progression opportunities within Lookers!ResponsibilitiesBooking MOTs, services and other repair work for our customersAdvising customers about warranty cover and upselling additional parts / accessories that will benefit the customerLiaising with the full Aftersales department to organise and schedule appointments, based on workload and call volumesManaging a high-volume of customers daily as well as telephone calls and online booking queriesInforming customers of turnaround times and ensuring effective communication throughout the time when a customers’ car is in the workshopMaintaining accurate customer records, and updating the systems when any bookings have been madeAs a Service Advisor at our busy dealership you must have heaps of energy, a warm personality and a real passion for delivering a first class customer experience each and every time. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily whilst being able to explain technical information in a way that is clear and concise. Previous experience using Kerridge / ADP would be an advantage, as well as having knowledge of other essential dealer systems.You will be a great team player but be able to also work independently using your own initiative. We want to hear from you if you have worked in a similar role within the automotive industry and have a passion for customer service and cars!If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.Core Benefits:Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the businessGenerous annual leave that increases with your length of serviceEnhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leaveAccess to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible paymentsHealth & Wellbeing:Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needsSmart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeingDental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatmentsCritical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging momentsFinancial Wellbeing:MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly appFree will writing services to help plan for the futureFlexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protectionLeisure & Lifestyle:Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyleTravel insurance to help you explore with confidenceAccess to home and technology vouchersbYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discountsWe strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date. At Lookers we are proud to represent more than 38 leading car manufacturers in over 150 dealerships, employing over 6500 people. We offer our customers a wide variety of new, nearly new, and used cars and vans throughout the UK and Ireland. We believe that by investing in and developing our people, they will be empowered to deliver the best possible experience to our customers, truly putting our customers at the heart of everything that we do.