Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Vehicle Service Advisor to join our client's reputable commercial vehicle dealership in Cardiff. This opportunity offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and career progression within a well-established dealer group.

Key benefits for the Vehicle Service Advisor position include:

• Starting salary up to £32,598 per annum, increasing to £33,575 after 6 months
• Access to a commitment bonus of £600 per annum
• Profit share bonus scheme based on dealership performance
• Additional earnings through commissions from the sale of service contracts
• 22 days annual holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 after 5 years, and 27 after 10 years
• Full manufacturer-accredited training programme
• Company pension scheme
• Clear career development opportunities within a long-standing commercial vehicle dealer group
• Working hours of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with 1 in 3 Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm

Duties for the Vehicle Service Advisor include:

• Accurately capturing customer details and vehicle faults at the initial point of contact
• Handling telephone bookings efficiently and inputting information into the workshop system
• Raising job cards and ensuring all relevant documentation is complete and compliant
• Keeping customers informed of vehicle repair status throughout the process
• Managing updates and changes within the customer database
• Handing over completed vehicles with professional explanations of repairs undertaken
• Monitoring repair progress and ensuring timely completion 
• Actively promoting and selling aftersales services, including service contracts
• Discussing payment options and proactively booking future appointments
• Providing expert advice on warranties and service requirements
• Explaining vehicle testing and MOT requirements and arranging inspections

Requirements for the Vehicle Service Advisor position:

• Proven experience as a Vehicle Service Advisor within a franchise-approved dealership
• Strong customer service skills with excellent communication abilities
• Organisational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and DMS systems (Kerridge/ADP experience preferred)
• Full, clean UK driving licence with minimal points
• Experience in a commercial vehicle dealership is highly desirable

This role is ideal for an experienced Service Advisor seeking a rewarding career within a recognised commercial vehicle dealership. Our client is committed to supporting your professional development and ensuring you are fully trained on the latest dealership procedures.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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