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HGV Service Planner & Administrator
📍 Location: Reading area
💰 Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 plus bonus
📄 Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | 1 in 4 Saturdays, 8:00am – 12:00pm
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Service Planner & Administrator to join a busy and well-established commercial vehicle service operation in the Reading area.
This is a key role within the service department, responsible for coordinating workshop bookings, supporting customers throughout the repair process, and ensuring accurate administration and invoicing.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
* Booking vehicles in for servicing, routine maintenance, MOTs, and additional repairs
* Managing workshop capacity and scheduling appointments
* Keeping customers updated on vehicle progress and any delays
* Preparing and processing job cards
* Supporting MOT administration and invoicing
* Scanning and filing service documentation
* Ordering parts and subcontract work where required
* Raising invoices and maintaining accurate vehicle history records
* Carrying out customer follow-up calls after workshop visits
* Promoting additional workshop services where appropriate
This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will need to be organised, proactive, and confident communicating with both customers and colleagues.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in an automotive service, planning, administration, or service advisor role
* HGV or light commercial vehicle industry experience is highly desirable
* Strong organisational and administration skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Confident verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to multitask and work to deadlines
* Good problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working with costing and invoicing information
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
Salary & Bonus
* £29,000 – £31,000 depending on experience
* Up to £4,000 annual bonus linked to departmental and manufacturer KPIs
Benefits
* Manufacturer training and career development
* 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Additional leave with service
* Pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing support
* Additional employee benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a professional commercial vehicle service environment that offers stability, training, and genuine progression opportunities.
📩 Apply today or send your CV for immediate consideration.
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