Overview
Service Advisor – Motor Dealership, Castlebar
Location: Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Automotive / Customer Service
The Role
Our client, an established motor dealership in Castlebar, is seeking a professional and customer-focused Service Advisor to join its team.
The Service Advisor will act as the main point of contact between customers and the dealership’s workshop. The successful candidate will welcome customers, identify their vehicle requirements, coordinate work with technicians and keep customers informed throughout the service or repair process.
Previous motor-industry experience would be an advantage but is not essential. Applications are also welcomed from candidates with experience in hospitality, reception, administration, customer service or another busy customer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and establish their vehicle servicing or repair requirements.
- Book vehicles for servicing, repairs, inspections and routine maintenance.
- Prepare job estimates and clearly explain anticipated costs to customers.
- Create and maintain accurate workshop job cards and customer records.
- Liaise with technicians and coordinate the scheduling of workshop jobs.
- Keep customers updated on the progress of their vehicle.
- Communicate any additional work or costs requiring customer approval.
- Ensure completed work is explained clearly when customers collect their vehicles.
- Prepare invoices and process customer payments.
- Provide excellent customer service and professional after-sales support.
- Follow up with customers when required.
- Help ensure workshop jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Support the wider dealership team during busy periods.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in customer service, reception, administration, hospitality or the motor trade.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional, friendly and customer-focused approach.
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Confidence dealing with customers in person, by telephone and by email.
- Ability to explain information and costs clearly.
- Good computer skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy environment.
- Experience using dealership or workshop-management systems would be an advantage.
- An interest in cars or knowledge of vehicle servicing would be beneficial.
- A full driving licence is desirable.
What Is Offered
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Training and support.
- Professional dealership environment.
- Opportunity to develop a career within the motor industry.
- Supportive and experienced team.
Location
This position is based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo and may suit candidates commuting from Westport, Newport, Balla, Ballinrobe, Claremorris, Swinford, Foxford, Ballyhaunis, Ballina or surrounding areas.
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Apply Today
For further information or to apply, contact Sylvester Jennings at Arcon Recruitment:
Mobile: 087 6723533
Email: [email protected]
Arcon Recruitment is the longest-established recruitment agency in Mayo. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
