Customer Service Apprentice Thrifty Car and Van Rental

Thrifty one of the leading car and van rental companies in the UK are looking for an apprentice to join their team. As a family business, people remain at the heart of everything they do and you will learn to look after their customers face to face and over the phone. You will be completing your L3 Customer Service Apprenticeship via Babington.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    Contribution to Group Personal Pension Scheme. Access to our Thrifty Savings platform, an employee discount scheme offering huge savings across multiple retailers.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am and 5pm with 1 hour for lunch.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140544

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice Customer Service Representative in one of our branches, you will learn to look after our customers face to face and over the phone, keeping on top of administrative duties and assisting with opening and closing rental agreements. Whilst you learn your role, you will be completing your qualifications by written and verbal work. You will have regular meetings with your line manager and tutor to ensure that you are getting the support that you need during the course.

At Thrifty Car and Van Rental, our colleagues work hard to deliver exceptional customer service, and we drive for success by delivering great service the first time, every time. Full on the job training and on the job support will be provided. Your day to day duties will include:

  • To deliver quality customer service as part of a team and individually.
  • Identify customer needs/make sales. Close enquiries, take reservations.
  • Meet and exceed customer requirements.
  • Identify sales opportunities and pass to Manager and/or Account Manager.
  • Ensure damage notification is handled promptly and professionally.
  • Maintain client confidentiality.
  • Identify, pursue and resolve issues arising from rental.
  • Knowledge of terms and conditions of rental.
  • Follow set procedures on validation of customers.
  • Completion of all documentation, fully and promptly, in order to enable inter-departmental efficiency.
  • Working knowledge of technology within the branch including: telephone, fax, photocopier and other office equipment.
  • Develop in depth knowledge of each product in order to maximise both the customer experience.

 

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

  • Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Remote delivery.
  • 15 month duration with 12 months of the learning period and 3 months end point assessment.
  • Level 2 Maths and English functional skills if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are a company that really does reward hard work and if you perform within this period, you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Friendly and professional

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above.) Desired

Things to consider

Here at Thrifty we also offer: 30 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays Contribution to Group Personal Pension Scheme Access to our Thrifty Savings platform, an employee discount scheme offering huge savings across multiple retailers Funded Summer and Christmas events Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted car hire rates

About the employer

We have become one of the leading rental companies in the UK thanks to our comprehensive fleet and excellence in customer service. Such growth has brought increased career opportunities and security for each of our employees. As a family business, our people remain at the heart of everything we do. We offer short- and long-term rentals with a wide range of fleets: economy vehicles to family saloons, estate cars to 4x4s, and an extensive luxury collection, including our elite range and a wide-ranging commercial fleet. We operate in 88 rental locations across the UK, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Our head office based in Exeter is where our accounts, human resources, insurance, fleet, and car sales departments are. In addition, we operate a central office in High Wycombe where the sales, call centre, and customer service departments are located. It is easy for us to tell you what life is like at Thrifty and why you would love being a part of our team, but we thought you would like to hear for yourself. Click here to read some of our success stories.

Employer

Thrifty Car and Van Rental

Address

Mead Avenue

Houndstone Business Park

Yeovil

BA22 8RT

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Contact

Paisley Firth

paisley.firth@babington.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service specialist

Level 3 (A level)

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