Team Leader, Product Support - Garage Equipment

Continental Automotive Trading Uk Limited ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Continental Is one of the worlds leading automotive suppliers representing brands such as VDO & Crypton. Our range includes products and services for specialist motor vehicle garages and independent garages. As Service Desk Technician Team Leader, you will manage a team of Service Desk Technicians alongside providing timely and accurate troubleshooting for hardware and software Issues across the Continental range of garage equipment to ensure customer satisfaction. RESPONSIBILITES Responsible for supporting all UK customers with technical and product advice in relation to the full range of garage equipment. Leading a team of 2 Service Desk Technicians Focus on quality of service & first-time fix, feedback any requirements to improve products or services. Produce documentation to support customer and engineers with procedures, manuals and best practice information. Build solid customer relationships to support increased customer satisfaction. Help customers troubleshoot issues they encounter while using the product and provide actionable information to resolve the problem. Assume remote control over customers computers when necessary to resolve problems Escalate difficult cases to quality or product management Coordinate calibration of customer equipment, ensure current service agreements are in place and that the sub-contracting of service companies is done in a timely manner. Where possible improve efficiency by planning work in geographic clusters. Coordinate the installation of all garage equipment, liaise with service engineers and customers to ensure clarity of plans. Ensure that all appropriate paperwork is received and stored against the customer account. Coordinate service engineer visits to attend faulty equipment when all other options have been exhausted. The ability to develop clear and logical step-by-step plans which set out what needs to happen, how, when and by whom. Full training on products will be provided. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS Experience in a customer service role is essential. Experience working in a customer service technical role advantageous, ideally a fast-paced support position, with proven problem solving and customer service skills. Excellent communication skills, ability to be confident, patient, polite, tactful and diplomatic, when dealing with challenging situations. Good time management skills within a high paced environment. Customer centric approach to service and support with professional telephone manner. WHAT WE OFFER A competitive salary package with annual "Value Sharing Bonus" paid to all employees. A generous contributory pension scheme. Healthcare cash back scheme. 25 Days holiday Employee discounts on Continental tyres and other products. Death in service insurance. Flexible working. On-going training and excellent personal development opportunity