Ford Vehicle parts Advisor Apprentice (Derby) T. C. HARRISON GROUP LIMITED

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. You will be handling, storing and receiving stock, payments, procedures, identifying, sourcing and ordering parts.

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Closing date: 02 Mar 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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

    Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. Occasional saturdays TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Mar 2024

  • Date posted

    07 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000113909

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • 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.

The training you will be getting

Customer service practitioner Level 2

Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the dealership and an advisor will visit at least every 4 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:

  • Visiting the HFA academy
  • VRQ in the parts industry

What to expect at the end of your 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

No skills required

Qualifications

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

About the employer

TC Harrison Ford have an established network of seven authorised Ford dealerships and service centres across five counties, supporting Ford and other vehicle owners and drivers throughout the UK. Both the Derby and Burton dealerships have been awarded BSI 10125 Accreditation, which is a nationally recognised standard of quality repair and business controls.

Employer

T. C. HARRISON GROUP LIMITED

Address

Pride Park

Derby

DE24 8JH

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Charlotte Steer

charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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