Customer Care Service Advisor | Top Level Independent

Service Advisor | 5 Star Family Garage

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: Starting at £40,000 basic per annum with clear, structured increments as you develop.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (NO WEEKENDS – True Work-Life Balance).
• Guaranteed Festive Break: Workshop fully closes between Christmas and New Year every year so you can relax with family.
• Perks: Generous holiday allowance, company pension scheme, employee discounts on servicing/parts, free secure on-site parking.
• Training & Coaching: Ongoing in-house and external coaching to support career progression with realistic, achievable targets.

About Us We are a 5-star rated, premier, family-run independent workshop operating in the Croydon area. Specialising in prestige German and specialist brands (BMW, Mercedes, VAG, JLR), we pride ourselves on zero-corporate-pressure, 100% transparency, and an environment where staff retention is high. We don't employ pushy salespeople, we employ caring professionals dedicated to keeping our customers safe on the road.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Service Advisor / Automotive Aftersales Specialist from a franchised main dealer or specialist independent background. You will manage the end-to-end customer journey, keeping our workshop productive while building long-term customer trust.

Key Duties:

• Manage the customer journey from initial enquiry through to securing 5-star reviews.
• Keep the workshop diary full, organized, and running efficiently.
• Produce accurate repair estimates and process electronic safety inspection reports with extreme attention to detail.
• Liaise daily with Front of House and Workshop Managers to ensure seamless communication and smooth job progression.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Service Advisor / Vehicle Aftersales Specialist within a main dealer or independent garage environment (experience with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VAG, or JLR is highly advantageous).
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for road safety rather than hard-selling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Eagerness to attend coaching courses and continuously develop your skill set.
• Full UK driving licence.

Location & Commute

• Base: Shirley / Croydon area (Free secure on-site parking).
• Road Links: Strategically situated with direct links via the A232, A23, and M25, providing fast commutes across South London and Surrey.
• Public Transport: Excellent connections via East Croydon and West Croydon stations alongside regular regional bus services.
• Commutable From: Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Epsom, Mitcham, Beckenham, and surrounding South London areas.

How to Apply Ready to step away from main dealer stress and join a supportive, family-focused workshop with true work-life balance? Click Apply Now to send across your CV!