Service Advisor

Porsche Retail Group are recruiting for an experienced automotive Service Advisor for our West London Centre. Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.

Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.

As a Service Advisor, you are fundamental to our customer’s ownership experience, and the overall performance of the Aftersales Department. Combining your vehicle technical knowledge with strong communication skills, you’ll ensure vehicles are serviced or repaired correctly first time, driving sales of valued added services, and fostering long-term customer relationships.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have experience from within a dealership environment.

Porsche Centre West London is our largest Centre in the south of England. Our centre is divided into three locations, featuring a dedicated satellite aftersales service near Kew. Conveniently located on the A4 and just a short walk from the vibrant Chiswick High Road. We offer our amazing staff subsidised parking just a short walk away or Gunnersbury Tube or Chiswick Park Station are within a 15-minute walk.

Responsibilities:

• Determining services needed by listening to the customer's description of their vehicle’s symptoms; clarifying their problems; conducting technical visual inspections; checking vehicle maintenance records; examining service schedules as appropriate
• Discussing all Porsche’s products and services, identifying and selling value added services and accessories
• Raising orders for parts identified to repair the vehicle or as requested
• Tracking the vehicle through the workshop, remaining in constant communication with the customer during the repair process, updating the customer as required and ensuring delivery of the vehicle at the promised time
• Invoicing customers and taking payment
• Meeting ‘walk in’ customers and booking them an appointment as required
• Aiding with bookings centre during peak periods

Minimum Attributes:

• Dealership experience with an understanding of automotive systems and repair processes
• Ability to clearly convey information to customers and team members.
• Strong focus on meeting customer needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Worked in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to upsell services and products when appropriate

Benefits:

• Basic Salary of £36,000 per annum
• Monthly bonus, up to 35% of salary per year
• Option of a VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, with extra days for long service
• Fixed hours each week - no shift patterns. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays on a rota basis from 8.00am to 1.00pm
• Dedicated mental health champions
• Employee representative body - your voice at work
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing

Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.

PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

Applying
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You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered. You’re welcome to request a full synopsis of the job description during your first round of interview, should you be successful.

We look forward to hearing from you!