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Service Advisor

Job details
Posting date: 06 May 2026
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year
Additional salary information: Experienced Service Advisor Looking for Progression?
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Location: Ipswich, Anglia, IP3 9SQ
Company: Octane Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59862705

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Summary

Service Advisor
Location: Ipswich
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–17:30 + 1 in 2 Saturday mornings
Salary: £30,000 basic + uncapped bonus (realistic £40,000+ OTE)

Join a Leading Main Dealer as Their Go‑To Senior Advisor
A well‑established, high‑performing main dealer in Ipswich is seeking a Service Advisor to become the key link between customers, the workshop, and a small team of advisors. This is a hands‑on senior role where you’ll help with the daily flow of the service department and help drive performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, support, and mentor two Service Advisors
- Manage the full customer journey from booking to handover
- Oversee workshop loading, job progress, and workflow efficiency
- Handle escalations and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction
- Identify upsell opportunities to maximise department profitability
- Maintain accurate records, warranty processes, and compliance

What You’ll Bring

- 1+ year customer service advisor face to face
- Strong communication and customer‑facing skills
- Ability to support colleagues and take ownership of daily operations
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment
- Organised, proactive, and ready for a senior‑level challenge
- Full Uk manual driving licence

What’s On Offer

- Uncapped bonus with achievable £40,000+ OTE
- Supportive, established team environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service

Consultant: Billy Olivier
Ref: WOOJ

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.

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