Ford Vehicle Parts Advisor Apprenticeship BUCKINGHAM FORD
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. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 2 qualification.
Closing date: 30 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,000.00
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Working week
Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm. Occasional Saturdays TBC.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
05 Jan 2024
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Date posted
06 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000196656
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
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, payments, 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
The training you will be getting
Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the dealership and an advisor will visit at least every 4-6 weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An Apprentice’s training includes:
- Functional Skills (ICT, English and maths)
- Level 2 Customer Service
- Vocational related qualification (technical certificate)
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
A full-time career within the automotive industry, with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within specific interests they may have, such as progressing through the dealership.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
BUCKINGHAM FORD
Address
1 Ford Street
Buckingham
MK18 1AG
Training
Training provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Hannah Edwards
Hannah.Edwards@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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