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Customer Service Apprentice HENRY LING LTD

Nicoll World Travel is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly face to join their team of Travel Agents.

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Closing date: 30 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,254.44 to £18,278.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Five days per week, Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Saturday working may be applicable.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064292

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will learn how to deliver a high level of customer service by helping customers to find their dream holiday that meets their needs and desires. These can range from, package holidays, cruises, tailor-made, and flight itineraries to name a few.

The last few years have been tough for the Travel Industry, and we are finding customers need reassurance in the booking process and prefer to visit us in person, than booking online. If you have an interest in working with customers in a Travel environment, apply now.

You will learn to use Travel Booking Software, communicate in person and via phone and email, take credit card payments, be creative with window design and social media, day-to-day office administration, brochure ordering and racking.

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

The Customer Service Apprentice will work towards a L2 Customer Service Level 2 qualification via Weymouth College and will at the same time have formal training delivered by Nicoll World Travel.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Prospect of progression to a higher level apprenticeship qualification and to progress within the business. Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

About the employer

Nicoll World Travel are an Independent High Street Travel Agent with 60+ years of travel experience, formed in 1966 and a member of ABTA and Advantage Travel Partnership.

Employer

HENRY LING LTD

Address

FAO MARK KENNETT

THE DORSET PRESS

DORCHESTER

DT1 1HD

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Training

Training provider

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

Contact

Mark Kennett

mark@henryling.co.uk

01305 251066

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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