Job Specifications
About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Charles Hurst Aston Martin
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: OTE up to £35,000. Basic Salary £29,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am-5.30pm, Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm on rota basis
Aston Martin Charles Hurst is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Service Advisor to join our Aftersales Team on site.
Joining our friendly aftersales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will report to our aftersales manager who will help impact your knowledge and experience along with the team, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
As a Service Advisor, you will benefit from continuous training opportunities through our in-house brand development. This is a truly exciting opportunity with potential for progression opportunities!
Responsibilities
Booking MOTs, services and other repair work for our customers
Advising customers about warranty cover and upselling additional parts / accessories that will benefit the customer
Liaising with the full Aftersales department to organise and schedule appointments, based on workload and call volumes
Managing a high-volume of customers daily as well as telephone calls and online booking queries
Informing customers of turnaround times and ensuring effective communication throughout the time when a customers’ car is in the workshop
Maintaining accurate customer records, and updating the systems when any bookings have been made
As a Service Advisor at our busy dealership you must have heaps of energy, a warm personality and a real passion for delivering a first class customer experience each and every time. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport easily whilst being able to explain technical information in a way that is clear and concise. Previous experience using Kerridge / ADP would be an advantage, as well as having knowledge of other essential dealer systems.
You will be a great team player but be able to also work independently using your own initiative. We want to hear from you if you have worked in a similar role within the automotive industry and have a passion for customer service and cars!
If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
Core Benefits
Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
Free will writing services to help plan for the future
Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
Access to home and technology vouchers
bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be c
About the Company
As the largest New and Used Car Motor Retail Group in Northern Ireland, Charles Hurst Group is proud to represent some of the world’s leading New and Used Car Sales, Motorcycle Manufacturers such as Yamaha and BMW, together with New and Used Vans for sale within its Dealerships. With showrooms in Belfast, Newtownards, Newtownabbey, Portadown, Dundonald and Dublin, our Dealerships really do offer the biggest choice and best value of New and Used cars in Northern Ireland alongside a full range of Aftersales Care for your vehic...
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