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Customer Advisor

Lookers
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About us</strong>: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.</span></p></div><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Newcastle Customer Contact Centre</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time<br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hours: (40 hours per week) Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br>Salary: up to £30,000 OTE</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> (including basic of £22,000, plus bonus)</span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Be the Voice of Lookers – Join Us as a Customer Advisor</strong></p>
<p>Are you a customer-focused communicator with a passion for delivering high-quality service? Our Customer Contact Centre is growing, and we're looking for motivated <strong>Customer Advisors</strong> to become part of our centre of excellence. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of customer engagement at Lookers – driving bookings, delivering exceptional service, and supporting key sales and aftersales activity.</p>
<p>As a <strong>Customer Advisor</strong>, you’ll be at the front line of interaction with our customers – handling calls, emails, live chats, and digital enquiries. You’ll use technology and your product knowledge to turn opportunities into bookings and ensure every interaction reflects our brand values and high standards.</p>
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<p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p>
<p>🛠️ <strong>Service &amp; Aftersales Support</strong></p>
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<li>Booking essential maintenance efficiently and accurately via Outbound calls</li>
<li>Promote and sell service plans to retain customers</li>
<li>Identify upsell opportunities during booking</li>
<li>Provide consistent and professional responses to all enquiry types</li>
</ul>
<p>📞 <strong>Customer Experience Delivery</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain a friendly, engaging, and helpful tone across all channels</li>
<li>Ensure customer service aligns with Lookers and manufacturer standards</li>
</ul>
<p>📊 <strong>Quality &amp; Performance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Meet or exceed performance expectations across outbound activity</li>
<li>Maintain high-quality notes, recall checks, and accurate data entry</li>
<li>Act as an extension of the dealership team – both sales and aftersales</li>
<li>Support lead generation for new/used vehicle sales</li>
</ul>
<p>💡 <strong>Technology &amp; Processes</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Use Lookers systems and CRM platforms efficiently</li>
<li>Keep up to date with brand, product, and system training</li>
<li>Ensure GDPR compliance and data accuracy in all interactions</li>
</ul>
<p>🤝 <strong>Working with Others</strong></p>
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<li>Build supportive relationships with colleagues and dealership teams</li>
<li>Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution</li>
<li>Champion a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused culture</li>
</ul>
<p>📚 <strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Complete all mandatory Lookers and manufacturer training</li>
<li>Stay updated on changes in product offerings, FCA guidelines, and legislation</li>
<li>Continuously improve your communication, organisation, and sales skills</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p>
<p>✅ Previous experience in a customer service, contact centre, or sales environment (preferred)<br>✅ Strong communication skills – written and verbal<br>✅ Confident working with technology and CRM systems<br>✅ Target-driven mindset with attention to detail<br>✅ Team player who enjoys helping others and learning new skills<br>✅ Flexibility to work on a rota including weekends and bank holidays</p>
<p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Benefits:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Financial Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free will writing services to help plan for the future</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leisure &amp; Lifestyle:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to home and technology vouchers</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.</span></p>
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