Senior Service Advisor in Southampton

Senior Service Advisor in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the service journey, ensuring a top-notch customer experience in our dealership.
  • Company: Join a well-established automotive dealership with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, generous holidays, and staff discounts.
  • Other info: Enjoy ongoing training, profit sharing, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a senior role where your expertise is valued.
  • Qualifications: 3 years in a similar role with strong aftersales knowledge and leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Service Advisor to join a well-established dealership offering new and used car sales, servicing, and MOTs providing full vehicle care and customer support.

As a Senior Service Advisor, you will oversee the end-to-end service journey, ensuring a smooth, professional and customer-focused experience. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of OTE 25,000 - 50,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

  • Acting as the main point of contact for customers attending the service department
  • Coordinating workshop bookings and monitoring vehicle progress to agreed timescales
  • Keeping customers informed throughout the day via appropriate communication channels
  • Explaining completed work clearly at vehicle handover and arranging onward mobility where required
  • Promoting essential repairs and maintenance in a professional, ethical manner
  • Ensuring job cards, invoices and service records are completed accurately
  • Supporting workflow within the department and assisting with more complex customer queries

What we are looking for:

  • Previously worked as a Senior Service Advisor, Service Advisor, Service Adviser, Service Team Leader, Automotive Service Advisor or in a similar role.
  • Have 3 years of experience in a franchised or main dealership environment
  • Strong knowledge of aftersales processes and workshop operations
  • Leadership capability or experience supporting a Service Manager
  • A consistent track record of achieving service KPIs and upselling objectives
  • The ability to manage multiple customers and priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • A full UK driving licence

Shift:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Saturdays: 1 in 3 rota, 08:00 - 12:30

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus potential
  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing, parts and related products
  • Referral incentive scheme
  • Profit sharing
  • Gym membership
  • Ongoing manufacturer-backed training and development
  • Additional lifestyle benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a respected automotive business in a senior-facing role where your experience will be valued.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Service Advisor in Southampton

Customer Service Skills
Communication Skills
Workshop Operations Knowledge
Aftersales Processes Knowledge
Leadership Capability
Service KPI Achievement
Upselling Skills