Ford Vehicle Parts Advisor Apprenticeship Dorchester Ford
An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside fully qualified parts advisors to be fully trained in sourcing and supplying parts for light vehicles.
Closing date: 30 Sep 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,004.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. Occasional Saturdays TBC.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
01 Oct 2022
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Date posted
28 Jul 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000070166
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
An exciting opportunity that offers a varied workload.
The apprentice will develop skills in a number of areas, including:
- Safe storage of parts.
- Handling, storing and receiving stock, payments, procedures, identifying, sourcing and ordering parts.
- Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries and processing customer’s orders.
- The Parts Advisor Apprentice will be working with both customers and workshop staff, over the phone and face to face, using computerised stock management systems and parts identification programme – ECAT.
- A Parts Advisor Apprentice will support the dealership, improve sales and provide excellent customer service.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the dealership and an advisor will visit at least every 4-6 weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An Apprentice’s training includes:
- Functional Skills (ICT, English and Maths)
- Level 2 or 3 Customer Service
- Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
A full time career within the automotive industry, with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within specific interests they may have, such as progressing through the dealership.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Dorchester Ford
Address
18-24 North Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3PW
Training
Training provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Contact
Charlotte Steer
charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
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