Service Advisor Apprenticeship - Motorvogue Fiat Bedford MOTORVOGUE (NORTHAMPTON) LTD

This Apprenticeship Programme is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career with Stellantis. You will be interpreting customer concerns and booking vehicle services, as well as other duties. We’re looking for a highly motivated candidate to become a qualified Service Advisor and develop a long-term career with an ambitious brand.

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

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Closing date: 24 Oct 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

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. However, each of our dealers will have different requirements.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000174043

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Vehicle Service Advisor, you will develop the ability to interpret customer and business needs using technology and resources to deliver first-class customer service. The role of a Service Advisor typically involves:

  • Interpreting customer concerns and liaising with technicians
  • Booking vehicle services
  • Using appropriate technology to meet the customer’s needs
  • Liaising with customers about any additional work required
  • Handling customer requests and complaints
  • Estimating time and costs of repairs
  • Tracking the vehicle through the workshop

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

  • The programme typically lasts for 14-months, and you’ll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
  • We will support you to gain your Functional Skills if you require them in maths and English
  • All of our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Coventry
  • Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches as well as virtual classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
  • Your development is supported through your Stellantis Apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry. This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’re qualified

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

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

About the employer

The Motorvogue Group was established in 1993 in Northampton and was subsequently purchased in 2008 by the current Managing Directors. Our brand-new, purpose-built showroom on Bedfords Interchange Park was opened in 2015. This was followed in 2016 by the takeover of Wests Group in Bedford and Kings Lynn. 2019 saw the expansion of the Bedford branch to include the new Renault showroom and doubling the size of the Alfa Romeo and JEEP showroom. 2020 saw the opening of our Norwich branch with a second showroom opening in June 2022 for Alfa Romeo and DS. In July 2022, our fifth location opened in Bury St Edmunds. We are proud to work with the following brands: Northampton - Home of Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, SEAT & CUPRA Bedford - Home of Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, JEEP, SEAT, Hyundai, Renault and Dacia King's Lynn - Home of Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, JEEP, Renault and Dacia Norwich - Home of Fiat, Abarth, Fiat Professional, JEEP and Hyundai plus Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles Bury St Edmunds - Home of Citroen, Fiat & Abarth along with After Sales Services for Peugeot, Jeep and Alfa Romeo. Motorvogue specialise in new and manufacturer-approved used cars. With over 800 cars in group stock, we have one of the largest selections of quality New, Used, Ex-Demonstrator and Pre-Registered cars in the area and due to the number of brands we represent at each of our multi franchised locations we believe we have much more choice for you than the majority of our competitors, but don’t take our word for it, come and find out for yourself by visiting a Motorvogue location today. We aim to make the car buying process as easy as possible, with a number of options including buying online, reserving the car online, and moving the cars to your nearest dealership. Our experienced Sales teams are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Motorvogue is among the most experienced Motability distributors in the area. With the many brands we represent and our dedicated Motability specialists, who work closely with our disabled customers and their local support organisations, we really do have something for everyone.

Employer

MOTORVOGUE (NORTHAMPTON) LTD

Address

Interchange Retail Park, Riley Wy, Bedford

MK42 7GB

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Training

Training provider

CALEX UK LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 24 Oct 2023