Technical service advisor

MEDIUM Demand

A Day in the Life

You are the customer-facing bridge between the client and the workshop — receiving vehicles, diagnosing customer concerns, estimating repair costs, and communicating progress to build trust and secure return business.

  • Meet customers at vehicle drop-off, document complaints, and perform visual walkarounds
  • Translate customer-described symptoms into technical repair instructions for technicians
  • Prepare accurate service cost estimates and obtain customer approval
  • Manage workflow across multiple vehicles and allocate jobs to technicians
  • Update customers on progress, additional findings, and revised costs
  • Handle service billing, payment processing, and customer satisfaction follow-up
  • Coordinate parts ordering with the parts department to minimise delays
  • Process warranty claims and liaise with OEM technical support when required

Work Environment

INDOORTeam: SMALLFORMALRemote: NONE

Automotive dealership or workshop service reception — a customer-facing environment combining workshop access with a professional reception desk. Sri Lankan authorised service centres (Toyota, Nissan, Honda) place technical service advisors as the primary customer interface.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Vehicle technical knowledge across multiple systemsService cost estimation and labour time calculationWorkshop management software (DMS systems)Warranty claim processing and OEM portal useBasic diagnostic interpretation to explain findings to customers

Soft Skills

Customer communication and empathyConflict resolution and complaint handlingMulti-tasking and prioritisation under pressureSales skills — upselling maintenance packagesProfessionalism and appearance consciousness

At a Glance

SL DemandMEDIUM
Remote WorkNONE

Sectors

Private

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