Vehicle Parts Advisor Apprenticeship - Guildford HARRIS COMMERCIAL REPAIRS LIMITED
An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside fully qualified parts advisors to be fully trained in sourcing and supplying parts for heavy vehicles. 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.
Closing date: 30 Dec 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 9.00am - 5.00pm. Occasional Saturdays to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
05 Jan 2024
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Date posted
17 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000212780
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Safe storage of parts
- Handling, storing 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 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:
- Visiting the DAF Parts academy
- VRQ in the parts industry
- Visited in House once every 28 days by the skills coach
- Level 3 Customer Service Specialist standard
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 career 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
HARRIS COMMERCIAL REPAIRS LIMITED
Address
Westfield Road
Guildford
GU1 1RR
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
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service specialist
Level 3 (A level)
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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