An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Advisor to join a well-established commercial vehicle dealership, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair solutions.
As a Service Advisor, you will act as the key liaison between customers and the workshop, ensuring smooth service operations and maintaining high customer satisfaction. This full-time role offers basic salary range of £29,000 - £32,000, OTE £35,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for
* Act as primary contact for customers, managing bookings and providing workshop updates.
* Maximise workshop efficiency by scheduling jobs and upselling additional services.
* Process repair authorisations, warranty claims and accurate invoicing.
* Maintain vehicle service records and ensure parts are ordered promptly.
* Conduct pre- and post-service customer communications to ensure satisfaction.
* Keep reception area presentable and comply with all health & safety standards.
* Stay updated on manufacturer requirements and maintain professional standards.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Service Advisor or in a similar role.
* Ideally have experience working with HGV or light commercial vehicles.
* Basic technical knowledge of commercial vehicles.
* Strong customer service and communication skills.
* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Shifts:
* Monday - Friday:5:30am - 2:30pm, 8:00am - 5:00pm, 10:00am - 7:00pm
* 1 in 3 Saturday mornings: 7:00am - midday
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* 30 days holiday including bank holidays
* Employer Statutory Pension Scheme
* Free Class IV MOT per year
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Referral bonus if you introduce your technician friends (£1500!)
* Paternity pay - Full 2 weeks pay
* Personal Accident Scheme
* Corporate uniform provided
* Cycle to work scheme
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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The Leadership and Management Degree Apprenticeship is a comprehensive program that combines academic study with practical work experience. The apprenticeship will be completed over four years and will include the following components:
A role rotation over the four-year programme (1 year per department). This will include:
Working within our aftersales department as a service advisor, parts advisor and workshop controller
Working within our sales department as a sales executive, as well as shadowing dealership management and the divisional teams
The final two years will include strategic projects across departments and a specialist placement designed to assist with your dissertation
Training:As part of your degree apprenticeship programme, there will be 7 blocks of learning on campus per year, and therefore you will be expected to travel to The University of Leeds for a minimum of 3 days for each block (all travel and accommodation will be funded).Training Outcome:Sucessful candidates will be provided with ongoing career development opportunities to progress into a Management Support Role on completion of apprenticeship. Employer Description:Since 2006, Vertu Motors has grown into the 4th largest motor retailer in the UK, with over 190 dealerships nationwide, representing 30+ leading car brands. We're at the forefront of the automotive industry's transformation, embracing electrification, digital innovation, and customer-focused retailing.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. May work occasional weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
As an Apprentice Parts Sales advisor you'll learn how to work in a fast paced parts department and develop key skills in:
Safely storing and organising parts
Receiving, checking, and handling stock deliveries
Processing customer orders and payments
Using computer systems to manage parts and orders
Identifying, sourcing, and ordering parts for vehicles
Assisting with customer enquiries and offering product advice when needed
Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries
Following key company procedures and working as part of a team
Training:As an apprentice, you will learn on the job while also receiving structured training to support your development.
80% of your time will be spent working alongside experienced colleagues at the dealership, gaining hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor
20% of your working hours will be used for off-the-job training or study time
This off-the-job training is delivered by a qualified tutor through a mix of:
Six in-person training blocks at the brand-new DAF Apprentice Academy in Nottingham
Six to ten online sessions in small groups or 1:1 format across the apprenticeship
Additional support and extra sessions are also available if needed, to help you succeed at every stage of your training.Training Outcome:After this apprenticeship
A potential full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority within the dealership
Future prospects are endless
By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within any other areas of commerce they may be interested in
Employer Description:Ford & Slater is one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations across the UK employing over 800 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Specialising in the maintenance and repair of DAF Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), with a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Ford & Slater is the ideal place to launch a rewarding career in the heavy vehicle industry.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Weekends could be possibility).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
As an Apprentice Parts Sales advisor you'll learn how to work in a fast paced parts department and develop key skills in:
Safely storing and organising parts
Receiving, checking, and handling stock deliveries
Processing customer orders and payments
Using computer systems to manage parts and orders
Identifying, sourcing, and ordering parts for vehicles
Assisting with customer enquiries and offering product advice when needed
Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries
Following key company procedures and working as part of a team
Training:
As an apprentice, you will learn on the job while also receiving structured training to support your development
80% of your time will be spent working alongside experienced colleagues at the dealership, gaining hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor
20% of your working hours will be used for off-the-job training or study time
This off-the-job training is delivered by a qualified tutor through a mix of:
Six in-person training blocks at the brand-new DAF Apprentice Academy in Nottingham
Six to ten online sessions in small groups or 1:1 format across the apprenticeship
Additional support and extra sessions are also available if needed, to help you succeed at every stage of your training.Training Outcome:After this apprenticeship
A potential full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority within the dealership
Future prospects are endless
By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within any other areas of commerce they may be interested in
Employer Description:Ford & Slater is one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations across the UK employing over 800 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Specialising in the maintenance and repair of DAF Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), with a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Ford & Slater is the ideal place to launch a rewarding career in the heavy vehicle industry.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (Weekends could be possibility).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
As an Apprentice Parts Sales advisor, you'll learn how to work in a fast-paced parts department and develop key skills in:
Safely storing and organising parts
Receiving, checking, and handling stock deliveries
Processing customer orders and payments
Using computer systems to manage parts and orders
Identifying, sourcing, and ordering parts for vehicles
Assisting with customer enquiries and offering product advice when needed
Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries
Following key company procedures and working as part of a team
Training:As an apprentice, you will learn on the job while also receiving structured training to support your development.
80% of your time will be spent working alongside experienced colleagues at the dealership, gaining hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor
20% of your working hours will be used for off-the-job training or study time
This off-the-job training is delivered by a qualified tutor through a mix of:
Six in-person training blocks at the brand-new DAF Apprentice Academy in Nottingham
Six to ten online sessions in small groups or 1:1 format across the apprenticeship
Additional support and extra sessions are also available if needed, to help you succeed at every stage of your training.Training Outcome:After this apprenticeship:
A potential full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority within the dealership
Future prospects are endless
By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within any other areas of commerce they may be interested in
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The role of a Retail (Parts) Advisor Apprentice:
Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers both in person and over the phone
Developing relationships with other departments
Preparing orders
Meeting deadlines
Stock control/management
Processing warranty claims and payment
Identifying parts
Business development/planning
Marketing and visual merchandising
Forecasting and budgeting
Managing logistics including organising and arranging deliveries
Training:
You will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role
You will achieve a Level 3 Retail Team Leader qualification to further develop and apply your skills in more complex situations
Training is delivered at the state of the art Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy in Milton Keynes, via a block release programme
Training Outcome:Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:
Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
Service Team Leader
Service Manager
After Sales Manager
Employer Description:Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
You will be ordering parts for many different makes and models of accident damaged vehicles from a variety of sources
You will progress chase parts orders, checking parts in, recording parts, booking parts onto jobs, storing and issuing parts, panels and consumables
You will be dealing with both colleagues and suppliers in person, by telephone and by e-mail
You will be working alongside on-site service technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
You will use a number of different software systems
Learn customer service and business administration skills
Training:
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Business Administration Level 3 programme here in our bodyshop
No college attendance required as training will take place onsite
You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a qualified Parts Advisor
Once the apprenticeship is complete you will achieve a Level 3 in Business Administration
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
Training Outcome:
Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect employment as well as the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry
Employer Description:Fix Auto Worsley is part of Fix Auto UK, a network of more than 110 independently owned, branded franchised bodyshops operating across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Fix Auto UK network is rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by thousands of customers. Established as Fix Auto Worsley in 2020, the business is a true family affair. Headed by Managing Director Feroz Bhaloda, his Operations Director brother Idrish and Body Shop Controller brother Sunny. We are a 20+ strong workforce with the site itself possessing more than 20 years of vehicle repair experience. Housed in a purpose built 8,000 sq ft building with ample secure car parking, the vehicle repair centre consists of two adjoining buildings, one used specially for panel work while the other for MET and paint work. The bodyshop can be easily found just off the A575 main arterial road running west of Manchester city centre. Like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers, the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards. The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!Working Hours :Typically Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
As a Vehicle Service Advisor, you will develop the ability to interpret customer and business needs using technology and resources to deliver first-class customer service.
The role of a Service Advisor typically involves:
Assist customers in scheduling service appointments, providing information on available services, and answering enquiries
Greet customers in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring a positive service experience
Liaise between customers and service technicians to convey vehicle concerns, service requirements, and estimated completion times
Learn to interpret vehicle maintenance schedules, service manuals, and repair estimates to provide accurate recommendations to customers
Coordinate with the parts department to ensure timely availability of required components for service appointments
Keep customers informed of service progress, including any additional repairs or maintenance identified during inspections
Handle customer complaints and concerns effectively, striving to achieve satisfactory resolutions
Utilise computerised systems to input service orders, generate invoices, and maintain customer records accurately
Maintain a clean and organised service reception area, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere for customers
Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance customer service skills, product knowledge, and industry awareness
Training:
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
The programme typically lasts for 14 months, and you’ll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
All of our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Coventry
Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches as well as virtual classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
Your development is supported through your Apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry. This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’re qualified
Please ensure you have copies of your GCSE, Scottish National, and Functional Skills certificates, as we may request to see them during the application process
Training Outcome:
There are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme
Employer Description:Startin is a family-owned Motor business, trading since 1840 and always within or around Worcestershire. We have an enviable reputation for customer care and our business grows on its recommendation from our customers. We would be delighted to have you as a Startin Vauxhall Customer.
Here at Startin Vauxhall Redditch, you can browse through the entire Vauxhall Range. Staff are on hand to find you the perfect Vauxhall. We provide expertise to customers in Redditch, Worcestershire and the surrounding areas in the Midlands – including Bromsgrove, Alcester, Alvechurch, Bidford-on-Avon, Cotteridge, Feckenham and Selly Oak.
We can look after your car needs, be it an outright purchase or finance sale, a fleet or business requirement or Motability sales & information. We have a forecourt brimming with Approved Used Vauxhalls too. Not forgetting the great aftersales backup with a fully equipped service department, spares/accessories and Vauxhall apparel.
Call us today on 01527 918032 to speak to a member of our team and your Vauxhall dealer in Redditch.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between 8.30am - 5.30pm. However, each of our dealers will have different requirements.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Patience....Read more...
