Warranty Administrator

Newcastle Renault

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hours: (42) between Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (flexibility with start/finish times)

Our Warranty Hub Manager is on the hunt for an Administrator with experience in automotive Warranty claims and processes to come and join his fantastic team over at our Newcastle Renault Dealership. You will be based within our Warranty hub and be part of a fantastic team which will be there to support and guide you through your new role. 

The Manager will impart their knowledge and experience allowing you to develop your skills and establish a long career within the Automotive industry. Don’t forget you will also have a supportive team around you to help you along the way!

Our Warranty Administrators are fundamental within our Warranty department! Day-to-day they are primarily responsible for processing warranty claims as well as liaising with customers both face-to-face, over the phone and via email. We are looking for an individual with a customer service background “serviced” to perfection!

• Examine completed warranty repair orders
• Prepare claim forms and supporting material
• Ensure maximum return from the manufacturer - for all warranty work including the issue of credit notes and associated paperwork
• Review warranty reporting systems with the line manager to identify improvements where possible and administer warranty policy in the best interests of the Dealership, manufacturer, and customer
• Inputting the manufacturer’s warranty payments, return of warranty parts to manufacturer and reconciliation of warranty schedule
• Keep accurate records of warranty submissions, credits, rejections, and customer contributions toward goodwill claims

We are looking for an individual with a technical background, preferably within the Automotive industry. You will possess attention to detail and strong organisation skills; this is essential when prioritising and scheduling work appropriately. You will also be great at talking to customers and showcase a friendly but professional manner. Furthermore, you will be able to build strong and lasting relationships with your fellow colleagues.

It is also essential that you have strong IT skills; are you able to easily navigate around the Microsoft packages?

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. 

About us

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.  

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package. 

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being 

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. 
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 driver's licence check will also be carried out.