Kia Customer Service Parts Advisor Apprenticeship - Huddersfield PERRYS GROUP LIMITED

Working in an approved office environment, this is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside fully qualified parts advisors to be fully trained in sourcing and supplying parts for light vehicles. Duties include monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries and processing customer’s orders.

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Closing date: 31 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, 09:00 - 17:00. May include some Saturdays. Breaks to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000189942

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An exciting opportunity that offers a varied workload the apprentice will develop skills in a number of areas, including:

  • Safe storage of parts
  • Handling, storing, and receiving stock
  • Processing payments
  • Following company procedures
  • Identifying, sourcing, and ordering parts
  • Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries and processing customer’s orders.

The Parts Advisor Apprentice will be working with both customers and workshop staff, over the phone and face to face, using computerised stock management systems and parts identification programme ECAT. A Parts Advisor Apprentice will support the dealership, improve sales, and provide excellent customer service.

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

  • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the dealership and a Skills Coach will make contact at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course

An Apprentice’s training includes:

  • Industry recognised Level 2 Customer Service
  • Practitioner Standard qualification
  • Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • A potential full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority within the dealership
  • Prospects are endless, by having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within any other areas of commerce they may be interested in
  • Functional Skills maths and English if not already achieved

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math's & English (Grade C or Level 4) Desired

About the employer

Welcome to Perrys Ford, we're a franchised dealership for new Ford cars and vans. We are a Motability accredited premier dealer, plus we have a wide selection of quality used Ford cars available to suit all budgets. Take a look at our used car stock, nearly new deals and new special offers. We Service, MOT and offer all vehicle repairs at our Ford dealerships, which all cost less than you might think.

Employer

PERRYS GROUP LIMITED

Address

Northgate

Huddersfield

HD1 6AP

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Charlotte Steer

charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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