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Customer Service Apprentice Level 2 RUGBY BOATS LTD

We are offering this apprenticeship at a time of continued growth for Rugby Boats as the past 12 months have seen boat sales increase. This apprenticeship offers us an opportunity to train a new member of staff in the various aspects of boat sales and customer service including serving customers, preparing sales literature, and assisting with sales.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,675.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.30. Some weekend work may be required to cover staff holidays

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000122290

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Serving customers and selling supplies 
  • Preparing boats for sale - producing sales brochures/videos using Adobe creative suite and social media
  • Assisting with the sale of narrowboats
  • Answering customer questions taking information and processing sales paperwork and following up on survey reports 
  • Answering calls/responding to emails - taking messages and following up on inquiries

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

This apprenticeship would suit anybody interested in the canals, boating, and a slowed-down way of life.

The apprentice will be working towards a level two Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship which will be delivered virtually and in the workplace by Smart Training and Recruitment.

The company will provide training in all duties and any additional aspects of the business that the apprentice would like or need to learn about including accounts and office administration.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full-time position could be available for the right candidate. We also have excellent links to local boat yards and other brokers and can help with making contacts if required.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Familiar with Apple Mac

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

We are located in a rural location; there are infrequent public transport links to nearby villages and a 15-minute walk from the nearest bus stop to here. Travel would need to be looked into before applying to make sure that you could get there and back.

About the employer

We offer a premium narrowboat brokerage service, known for quality boats and knowledgeable staff. Our wharf-side office provides an ideal location for viewing boats for sale and also sells additional supplies. Our reputation is built on friendly and comprehensive customer service, built up over a number of years. Since acquiring the business in 2016 we have continued this ethos and grown the business into what it is today. The majority of our customers are laid-back canal users, with many regular faces returning for supplies throughout the year and we provide boat sales and wharf services to people from all walks of life. Our office is directly on the canal side, in rural Northamptonshire, providing an ideal location for sales and an idyllic place to work.

Employer

RUGBY BOATS LTD

Address

STOWE HILL WHARF

HEYFORD LANE

WEEDON

NN7 4SF

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Training

Training provider

SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Contact

Lesa Hudson

lesa.hudson@smarttar.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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