Apprentice Parts Retailer - Ripon Farm Services Ltd. - Malton RIPON FARM SERVICES LTD
Manage John Deere’s sophisticated parts systems, run a profitable retail environment, merchandise goods effectively, and understand the value of John Deere products and the importance of selling on quality rather than on price. In contrast to the Ag Tech and Turf Tech apprenticeships, the Parts Tech programme is delivered mainly in the workplace.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Aug 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 6.00pm, Saturday's may be on a rota basis.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2023
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Date posted
06 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000152953
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Communicating across the business using a variety of forms including verbal and electronic
- Processing parts orders from internal and retail customers along with processing warranty returns
- Identifying specific components using electronic parts catalogue
- Processing payment transactions
- Supporting the dealer and your colleagues to carry out regular stock taking activities
- Power Take Off (PTO) and hydraulic hose identification and manufacture
- Marketing activities and promotional campaigns
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The training programme includes:
- Retailer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2 Certificated
- Four blocks of specific John Deere product training spread over the 2 years at the John Deere Apprentice Training Centre in Nottinghamshire
In contrast to the Ag Tech and Turf Tech apprenticeships, the John Deere Parts Tech apprenticeship programme is delivered mainly in the workplace, i.e. at the John Deere dealership where you are employed.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- It is not uncommon for Parts Technicians to progress through the ranks to become Parts Managers
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
RIPON FARM SERVICES LTD
https://www.riponfarmservices.com/
Address
York Road Business Park
Malton
North Yorkshire
YO17 6YB
Training
Training provider
PROVQ LIMITED
Contact
Julie Jones or Emma Powell
01743 762044
Apprenticeship standard
Retailer
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
Simply visit http://www.apprenticeshipfinder.co.uk/john-deere and click apply. Complete the application form and assessments in full and to the best of your ability.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Aug 2023