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Apprentice Customer Service Team Member GLW FEEDS LIMITED

GLW Feeds are looking for an Apprentice o work as part of their customer service team to provide a comprehensive customer service experience to GLW Feeds supporting customers and the field sales team by partnering with key internal functions.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

    Pay will be reviewed on successful completion of probationary period.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday: 8.30am-5.30pm 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 5 Bank holidays

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000046170

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities

  • Sales Administration and query resolution
  • Accurate and timely processing of customers’ orders inline with delivery and production deadlines.
  • Efficient processing of feed prescriptions.
  • Accurate filing and record keeping of customer orders.
  • Timely customer query resolution via appropriate processes and coordination/management.
  • Escalate where appropriate complex queries.
  • Record complaints accurately and timely, progress resolution where possible.
  • Provide administration support to other key functions of the business to meet business needs.
  • Communication
  • Be the first point of contact for telephone and email communications
  • Ensure customers always receive a positive response
  • Manage the communications for any allocated customers to ensure a longstanding partnership is maintained.
  • Communicate effectively with Sales, Transport, and other key internal/external functions.
  • Represent the customer service department and GLW Feeds during internal/external functions.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Qualification

  • L2 Apprenticeship Standard in Customer Service Practitioner
  • Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

  • Apprentice showcase
  • Practical observation
  • Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio

Delivery Method

  • Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential progression to a Customer Service Team Member, following successful completing of the Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade E/2 or above) Essential

Things to consider

Additional training to take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to accordance to this Apprenticeship. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College has the right to close this vacancy before the end date.

About the employer

Founded in 1873 and based in the Midlands, GLW Feeds is one of the largest independent livestock and speciality feed manufacturers in the UK. We specialise in roll, nut, pellet and meal-form compound feeds across Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Pig and Poultry. We also offer a range of services including calf-rearing, calf weighing, silage / mineral / dung analysis, herd management and budgeting, feed plans, etc.

Employer

GLW FEEDS LIMITED

Address

Lindum Mill Shepshed

Loughborough

LE12 9BS

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Training

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Contact

Richenda Gordon-Pullar

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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