Retail (Parts) Advisor Apprentice
Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle
Carlisle, CA6 4RP
Closes on Saturday 31 August
Posted on 20 March 2024
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Summary
The role of a Retail (Parts) Advisor Apprentice is diverse. You’ll be working behind the scenes receiving deliveries & at the front desk serving Mercedes-Benz customers. You’ll learn skills in managing stock, merchandising, forecasting & analysing purchasing habits, as well as developing your ability to retain customers.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Retail team leader (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts TBC
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 2 September
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role. You will achieve a Level 3 Retail Team Leader qualification to further develop and apply your skills in more complex situations.
Training is delivered at the state of the art Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy in Milton Keynes, via a block release programme.
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Where you’ll work
Unit B
Kingmoor Park, Heathlands Estate
Carlisle
CA6 4RP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED
Your training course
Retail team leader (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Please consider the time to travel to the site of employment daily and consider the cost of travel in relation to apprenticeship wages. The employing retailer dictates the remuneration that apprentices receive. They are required to pay, at least, the National Minimum Wage.
About this company
Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.
After this apprenticeship
Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz. Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:
- Parts process specialist
- Parts supervisor
- Parts manager
- After sales manager
- May lead to sales executive
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LIMITED
apprentice_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com
01908301496
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000239194.
Apply now
Closes on Saturday 31 August
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