At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the friendly face for customers and manage their service bookings.
- Company: Join Hendy Group, a family-run business with a rich history.
- Benefits: Earn up to £33k, enjoy 25 days holiday, and access health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on customer satisfaction and teamwork.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a supportive environment with training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Great communication skills and a positive attitude are key.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Salary: Market leading base salaries up to £33k dependent on experience, plus bonus.
Contractual hours: 45
Basis: Full Time
Region: Sussex
Job category/type: Service
Date posted: 13/07/2026
Job reference: HG013817V0
We have some excellent opportunities where you can put your outstanding customer service skills into action. We are looking for confident customer service heroes to join us as Service Advisors in our busy Service departments at our Ford Dealerships in Chichester. You do not need automotive experience to be successful in this role - we will train that, but some form of customer service experience would be beneficial.
The Opportunity:
- Meeting and greeting customers;
- Booking vehicles into the diary;
- Ensuring the customer database is updated and accurate;
- Support the profitability of the service department by using trained and professional sales techniques;
- Ensuring customers are familiar with the variety of workshop services;
- Accurately recording vehicle faults;
- Liaising with the service technicians to keep track of vehicles progress and ensuring the vehicle is ready for customer collection on time;
- Obtaining authority and payments for repairs.
The Rewards:
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:
- Market leading base salaries up to £33k dependent on experience;
- Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
- Enhanced family leave benefit;
- Life Insurance;
- Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
- Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
- Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
- Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.
Hendy Induction - please be advised that any new starters joining the business in their first week will be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.
About You:
- You will have effective communication skills (verbal and written) in order to professionally interact with customers (face to face and over the phone);
- Able to manage your time effectively to prioritise your workload and meet tight deadlines;
- Self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic;
- A good standard of verbal and numerical reasoning;
- Core skills in computing (essential), including web systems, email and use of excel, with a keen eye for detail;
- Previous experience in a target driven role (desirable but not essential);
- Experience with CDK (desirable but not essential);
- A full UK driving licence.
Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work verification and DBS checks.
The Company:
Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.
Service Advisor in Chichester employer: Hendy Group
As a Ford Technician at our company, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation in a supportive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to employee development, ensuring you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the automotive industry. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters a culture of excellence and customer service, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to advance their careers.
