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Customer Service Apprentice Crossling Ltd

We are looking to employ an apprentice who will come and join our already successful team. The opportunity is to work within the Internal Sales Team, where you will need to be a dynamic and motivated individual committed to delivering exceptional customer service to Crosslings expanding customer base

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Closing date: 21 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,272.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, 8.00am to 5.00pm with one hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    13 months

  • Possible start date

    31 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    03 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001786393

  • Positions

    1 available

As an apprentice you will not only gain valuable work experience, you will also work towards achieving a recognised Customer Service qualification.

The main duties include:

  • Gaining warehouse and trade counter experience to develop product knowledge
  • Dealing with customer orders and queries
  • Building relationships with customers
  • Answering telephone and email enquiries
  • Provide an efficient and professional service for customers
  • Any other tasks deemed relevant to the role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Have an excellent telephone manner 
  • Have a good standard of written English and strong verbal communication skills
  • Smart and professional appearance
  • Previous sales experience would be beneficial but not essential for the role

Personal qualities

  • Confident and outgoing with a can-do attitude 
  • Flexible and well organised 
  • Ability to work within a team and get along with colleagues

Desired qualifications

GCSE grades 4-9/C-A* in Maths and English

Future prospects

Once you have successfully completed your training there will be the opportunity to develop your career in the Branch. You may also apply for vacancies within our other Branches.

Things to consider

Candidates must be able to get to employer premises for a 8.00am start (please check travel arrangements prior to attending)

About the employer

Crossling are the North of England’s largest independent Plumbing & Pipeline Merchants. We have been trading for over 150 years, stocking over 35,000 products from industries leading suppliers. Our broad product range is suitable for both commercial and domestic sectors. Offering next day delivery service to our customers, either direct to site or to our customers premises. Our trained staff will efficiently deal with your requirements and are available by phone, fax and email. Our trading divisions include Stokplas at Sheffield and Northern Tools & Accessories at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Employer

Crossling Ltd

Address

Portrack Grange Road

Stockton-On-Tees

TS18 2PF

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Derwentside College

Contact

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team 01207585914 apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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