CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR
Position Summary
The CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the workshop. The role involves handling customer service, coordinating repairs, managing documentation, preparing invoices, and supporting technicians and management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Customer Service
- Welcome customers and attend to enquiries via phone, email, and walk-ins.
- Schedule vehicle service and repair appointments.
- Explain service procedures and estimated completion times.
- Provide updates to customers on repair progress.
2. Administrative Duties
- Prepare job cards and maintain accurate service records.
- Perform data entry and update customer and vehicle information.
- Organize and maintain workshop filing systems.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
3. Quotation and Invoicing
- Prepare repair quotations and estimates.
- Generate invoices, receipts, and payment records.
- Process customer payments and maintain cash or payment records.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and customer payments.
4. Claims Administration
- Prepare and submit insurance and windscreen repair claims.
- Liaise with insurance companies, surveyors, and assessors.
- Monitor claim progress until approval and settlement.
- Ensure all claim documents are complete and properly filed.
5. Workshop Coordination
- Coordinate repair schedules with workshop technicians.
- Monitor vehicle repair status and delivery schedules.
- Arrange appointments for inspections and vehicle collection.
- Ensure repair jobs are completed within the scheduled timeframe.
6. Inventory and Purchasing Support
- Monitor office and workshop consumable supplies.
- Assist in ordering spare parts and workshop materials.
- Record incoming and outgoing parts where required.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding deliveries and invoices.
7. Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate customer, vehicle, and repair records.
- Ensure all documentation complies with company procedures.
- Support internal audits and record-keeping requirements.
- Protect the confidentiality of customer and company information.
8. Reporting
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly workshop reports.
- Track vehicle repair progress and outstanding jobs.
- Maintain service history and customer databases.
- Assist management with operational reports and administrative tasks.
9. General Administrative Support
- Answer telephone calls and respond to emails.
- Maintain office cleanliness and organization.
- Support management with administrative projects and ad hoc duties.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Workshop Manager or Management.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in an automotive workshop, service centre, or accident claims environment is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Good with computers
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with workshop management or accounting software is an added advantage.
- Entry Level & willing to learn