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Service Advisor

Job details
Posting date: 13 January 2026
Salary: £26,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 February 2026
Location: Southend, Home Counties, SS2 6SH
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 58899362

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Summary

We are representing our client, a reputable automotive franchise in Southend, who is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Service Advisor. The Service Advisor role is fundamental to delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the smooth operation of the dealership’s service department. Our client is committed to recognising talent and promoting internal career progression, making this a desirable opportunity for individuals seeking stability and growth within the motor trade sector.

Benefits:

- Competitive basic salary of up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- OTE of £35,000, offering excellent earning potential
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, plus a rotational Saturday morning shift (8:00am to 1:00pm)
- Supportive team environment within a well-established Main Car Dealership
- Opportunities for career development and within-company promotion
- Friendly and professional workplace with a strong reputation in the local automotive industry

Duties & responsibilities:

- Greeting customers and guiding them through the service process
- Preparing and managing job cards efficiently
- Keeping customers informed of service progress and any additional work required
- Upselling services, warranty work, and additional products
- Handling customer queries via telephone and online communication channels
- Generating invoices and processing payments accurately
- Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and maintaining dealership standards
- Supporting the service team in daily operational tasks as required

Requirements:

- Prior experience in a similar Service Advisor role within a Main Car Dealership is preferred
- Strong customer service skills with an approachable and professional manner
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK
- Passion for the automotive industry is desirable, whether from a background within motor trade or a keen interest in vehicles
- Confidence in dealing with customers face-to-face, over the phone, and via email
- Ability to upsell and promote dealership services effectively
- Organised with attention to detail to handle paperwork and administrative duties accurately

Our client offers competitive pay, a structured bonus scheme, and opportunities within a reputable, forward-thinking dealership. If you are an enthusiastic Service Advisor or aspiring motor trade professional seeking a new challenge, we invite you to contact James Gilchrist at Perfect Placement to discuss this opportunity further.

This is an excellent chance to join a leading franchise car dealership in Southend and develop your career as a Service Advisor. Apply now or get in touch for more Motor Trade vacancies in the area.

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