Workshop Controller/Senior Service Advisor

  • ACS Automotive Recruitment
  • Sep 10, 2025
Full time Call Centre / CustomerService

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Service Advisor / Workshop Controller

Location: Guildford

Salary: £35,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 6:00pm 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8:30am 12:30pm

We are seeking an experienced and confident Senior Service Advisor / Workshop Controller to join our team in Guildford.
This is a key hybrid role, ideal for someone who thrives both in a customer-facing environment and within the workshop. You ll act as the vital link between the front-of-house Service Advisors and the Service Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and outstanding customer service.

About the Role:
As an all-rounder, you'll be responsible for allocating work to technicians efficiently, monitoring workshop progress, and ensuring jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards. At the same time, you ll be front-of-house, supporting service advisors and dealing directly with customers to deliver a professional and informed experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Distribute and manage workload across the workshop team

  • Monitor job progress, ensuring quality and timely completion

  • Liaise between Service Advisors, Technicians, and the Service Manager

  • Support front-of-house operations by advising and updating customers

  • Help manage job cards, invoicing, and customer follow-ups

  • Ensure workshop targets and KPIs are met or exceeded

  • Uphold high standards of customer satisfaction and service delivery

What We re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a similar Senior Service Advisor or Workshop Controller role

  • Strong understanding of workshop operations and front-of-house service

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Customer-focused with a professional approach

  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively

  • Experience with Pinnacle DMS would be highly desirable, but not essential

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary of £35,000

  • Performance-related bonus scheme

  • Structured working hours with limited weekend commitment

  • Supportive and team-focused working environment

  • Opportunities for further training and career progression

Apply Today:
If you're a proactive and capable individual who enjoys balancing technical workshop coordination with high-level customer interaction, this is the role for you. Apply now with your CV to Stacey Hunt of ACS Recruitment Consultancy and a short cover letter explaining why you're the right fit.