FJ Chalke Ltd. are looking to appoint the newest member of the team!
We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced Automotive Service Advisor at our multi franchise Vale Motors dealership in Wincanton.
We proudly represent four exciting automotive brands, including Omoda & Jaecoo – two of the fastest-growing franchises in the market – alongside GWM and Isuzu, offering a diverse and dynamic product range.
If you want to maximise your potential in a family-owned business environment where openness, friendliness, integrity, and flexibility are paramount and where your personal development is taken seriously, we would love to hear from you.
Day to day, you will:
- Meet and greet customers who visit the service department,
- Book vehicles in and out of the workshop according to their visit schedule,
- Be the main point of contact between the workshop team and your customer, effectively translating workshop diagnosis into clear, relatable information that your customer understands,
- Ensure your customers are kept up to date every step of the way while their car is with us, including quoting for additional works that may be identified along the way,
- Seek opportunities to upsell, while remaining realistic, commission is uncapped!
- Support others around the business by performing to the best of your ability,
- Be part of the reason our customers keep on coming back!
The ideal candidate:
- Is positive, punctual, presentable, hardworking and driven,
- Is ready for a challenge in a very busy department, where your efforts are rewarded – commission is uncapped!
- Will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
- Has experience in a Customer Service Advisor role within the Automotive Industry,
- Has Sales experience,
- Has experience using 1Link / epyx (desirable, not essential),
- Excels in customer service – you always go above and beyond to make people happy,
- Can manage their own busy workload as well as performing as part of a tight-nit team,
- Thrives and remains calm under pressure, whilst meeting deadlines,
- Would have experience in the motor trade, as well as sales – neither are necessary but would be advantageous!
Key requirements:
- Full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points,
- The ability to provide exceptional customer experiences,
- The ability to learn and use specialist computer-based systems,
Why choose FJ Chalke?
- Approachable, open door management policy,
- Great company culture – we’re a family business and have been since 1929,
- Competitive basic salary,
- Uncapped commission,
- Annual profit share scheme (eligible after one year’s service),
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with length of service),
- Excellent career growth and development opportunities,
- Ongoing training and development,
- Company pension,
- Free eye tests,
- Discounted MOTs, Service, and Parts for employees and their family,
- Employee and Customer Referral Schemes,
- Award-winning company that constantly strives for excellence.
Working pattern:
- Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm / 8.00am - 5pm (on a rota)
- Saturdays on a rota: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Automotive Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 penalty points (required)
Work Location: In person
