An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Advisor/Admin Support to join Lloyd Used Car Centre based in Carlisle.
This is a hybrid position primarily supporting the Service department, with additional cover for site administration duties as required. The successful candidate will need to be flexible, well organised, and comfortable moving between customer-facing service tasks and back-office admin support.
Salary: £26,000
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Role and Responsibilities:
- Acting as first point of contact for customers booking in or collecting vehicles from service/workshop
- Keeping customers updated on job progress, including any digital/video updates as required
- Liaising between customers, technicians and parts to keep jobs moving efficiently
- Processing service invoices and ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Supporting the service team with day-to-day workflow and scheduling
- Maintaining high standards of customer service throughout the service journey
- Running vehicles for MOTs, tyre fitting, pick-ups and other service-related movements as required
- Ordering of parts for vehicles needing repairs/preparation for sale
- Submission of Warranty claims on behalf of customers to the Warranty Provider
The ideal candidate will hold the following skills and experiences:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with customers face-to-face and by phone
- Able to work flexibly across two areas of the business
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office / general IT systems
- A team player willing to learn and adapt
- Previous experience within a dealership or automotive environment is desirable but not required
- Experience with Kerridge and iLloyd is desirable but not required
- Full UK driving licence
Rewards and Benefits:
- 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Free flu jabs.
- Pension scheme. (Life cover included)
- Full training provided in both service and admin aspects of the role.
- Genuine progression opportunities within the group.
- Staff referral scheme.
About Lloyd Motor Group:
Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
