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Service Advisor – Bury St Edmunds

Good, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built

In the heart of our aftersales department our Service Advisors are committed to delivering outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. As a Service Advisor you are the main point of contact for all customer communication while the vehicle is undergoing maintenance and repair in our Retail Centre.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

* 24/7 online access to healthcare professionals

* Car purchasing and lease schemes

* Servicing, parts & accessory colleague discounts.

* Enhanced holiday allowance with length of service

* Paid day off for your birthday

* Company share purchase plan

* Loan plans for colleagues, including toolbox and travel tickets

* Colleague referral payments

* Industry leading family friendly policies

* Numerous training, learning and development options to suit everyone

* Plus lot’s more

What you’ll do day to day

* Warmly welcome and engage customers in a friendly and professional manner throughout the day

* Keep customers informed and updated on the progress of their vehicle repairs, ensuring transparency and trust

* Develop and maintain comprehensive product knowledge, enhancing expertise through manufacturer-led training

* Actively promote additional services and repairs based on Technician recommendations, helping customers maintain vehicle health and increasing service revenue

* Schedule vehicles for appointments in the workshop efficiently and accurately

* Conduct pre-appointment customer calls to confirm bookings, ensure readiness, and address any preliminary questions

* Maintain precise and up-to-date customer records within our systems for effective service management

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues

* Demonstrated experience in delivering exceptional customer service

* Skilled at identifying customer needs and opportunities for upselling

* Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure

* Previous experience in a target driven role, demonstrating the ability to meet goals

* Must hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team