Exciting opportunity within our growing business
At the heart of our after-sales 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.
Lakeland is part of the Hadwin Family Group, A Family owned and managed business based across the South Lakes & North Yorkshire.
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
- 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.
But you don’t need to love cars to work with us – Working with our experienced front of house team you will gain all the knowledge you will need on to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.
What we can offer you
- 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
- Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
- Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
- Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
- Upselling opportunity in addition to your normal wage
- Access to Monthly Bonus subject to achieve team targets
- Referral Programme
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme