Company descriptionJoin Our Team as a Vehicle Technical AdvisorAre you an automotive professional ready for a new challenge ? Passionate about vehicles and providing exceptional service? As a Technical Advisor at The AA, youll play a crucial role in assisting customers and contact centre staff with your knowledge and experience.We value your growth and are committed to supporting you. Through specialized training, ongoing support, and tailored opportunities, we ensure that you have the resources necessary to achieve your goals with both AA.This is the jobSalary: 35,000.pa plus benefitsShifts: Between 0700 2000 Monday to Sunday.Location: Oldbury, dynamic working with flexible office days!As a Vehicle Technical Advisor, youll be part of a growing team and youll provide expert advice to our customers via the telephone. You will be the go-to expert for customers seeking telephone fixes and supporting the business by only sending patrols to where they are needed.What will I be doing?The Technical Advisor, your role involves providing essential technical support, advice, and repair fixes to our customers. Your expertise ensures that we only attend vehicles in a genuine breakdown scenario.Your expertise ensures efficient communication and effective resolution of breakdowns for our customers.Youll be meticulously recording data on the relevant databases. This accurate information will contribute to detailed management insights and facilitate efficient decision-making. You must be computer literate and confident using various systems.Youll be confident in providing advice, simplifying information so the customer understands and providing excellent customer service.As a target driven individual youll be focussed on achieving results. What do I need?Mechanical Qualifications: Youll hold your NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Light Vehicle maintenance and Repair or an equivalent, appropriate qualification alongside substantial, demonstrable experience in the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry.A Fixer/Problem Solver You will revel in utilising your technical expertise to help solve a variety of issues, youll find solutions to blockers and get our customers moving againA Master Communicator: Taking complex technical information and communicating it in a simple and effective way is your superpower! Youll give customers and Patrols the confidence that whatever the issue, you can help themFlexible: Breakdowns and car trouble arent limited to between 9-5, and neither are you. You understand and are happy to work outside normal hours, on a roster basis that includes weekendsAdditional informationWere always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, youll have access to a range of benefits including:Diverselearning and development opportunities to support you toprogress in your career25 days annual leave,plus 8 bank holidaysFreeAA breakdown membership from day 1!Discounts on AA products including car and home insuranceEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and moreWork savepension scheme with up to7% employer contributionCompany funded life assuranceDedicatedEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWere an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.