Customer Service Expert Apprenticeship Rygor Commercials (Reading)

As a customer service expert apprentice, you will develop first-class customer service skills including understanding customer needs and business needs, critically evaluating customer service levels and implementing changes to improve the customer journey and using appropriate resources and technology to support the needs of the customer.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2023

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

    TBC by employer

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000150520

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Understanding your customers and the business
  • Developing knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation
  • Using appropriate resources and technology to meet the needs of customers
  • Keeping up to date with the most recent product information
  • Resolving challenges
  • Understanding the extended customer journey
  • Understanding how to apply different skills and behaviours in various different situations
  • Developing insights into customer behaviour including influencing factors such as loyalty, emotion and culture
  • Apply knowledge and skills to find solutions to complex challenges
  • Analyse service levels and develop options for improvement

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

  • Working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Customer Service Specialist you will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations
  • Training is delivered at the state of the art Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy in Milton Keynes, via a block release programme

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:

  • Customer Support Executive 
  • Front of House – Brand Representative
  • Customer Service expert leading to after sales, service advisor or parts advisor

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired

About the employer

Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.

Employer

Rygor Commercials (Reading)

Address

Unit B4

Worton Drive

Reading

RG2 0TG

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Training

Training provider

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED

Contact

apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com

01908301496

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service specialist

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2023