Service Advisor


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£35,000 to £35,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN5 7XY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Our client, a reputable franchise-approved car dealer group operating throughout South/South West England for over 25 years, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Service Advisor to join their dealership in Swindon. This Service Advisor role offers an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals looking to advance their career within a dynamic automotive environment.

Benefits:

- Negotiable starting salary with a performance-related bonus scheme, offering on-target earnings around £36,000 per annum

- Overtime paid at standard hourly rate

- Enhanced annual leave entitlement, including 22 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off

- Access to manufacturer-approved training and career development programmes

- Staff purchase discounts and various company benefits such as life assurance and loyalty awards

- Long-term career prospects within a well-established dealer group

- Monday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm, with 1 in 3 Saturdays (8:30am-1:00pm) paid as overtime

Duties of a Service Advisor:

- Providing professional customer service by liaising directly with customers during vehicle servicing

- Tracking vehicle progress through workshops and coordinating with workshop and parts departments

- Recommending additional work requirements and explaining associated costs to customers

- Scheduling and recording work to ensure efficient workshop operations

- Assisting the aftersales team with administrative tasks including file auditing, service bookings, preparing orders, invoicing, and registering new vehicles

- Maintaining courteous and efficient communication with customers and colleagues

- Supporting the workshop team to ensure high standards of service delivery

Requirements of a Service Advisor:

- Previous experience as a Vehicle Service Advisor or in a customer service role within the motor trade

- Strong communication and organisational skills to deliver exceptional customer service

- IT proficiency; experience with Pinewood Pinnacle is advantageous

- A valid UK driving licence with minimal points

- Ability to work effectively within a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently

This Service Advisor role offers an attractive package, excellent career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work with a recognised and respected automotive brand.

Contact Sarena Abbott, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Swindon and Wiltshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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