Apprentice Parts Advisor

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has an enthusiasm and keen interest in starting a career in Business Administration. As part of your role you will be receiving customer enquiries by email and telephone, processing orders manually or via their online selling channels, an exciting and varied role.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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£15,000 - £15,500 per annum - depending on age and experience.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Receiving customer enquiries by email and telephone.
Processing orders manually or via their online selling channels.
Produce new listings for items.
Book out sold items.
Ordering new stock.
Inputting data onto the system and spreadsheets.
Receiving goods and dispatching items.
Other administrative duties.
The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be computer literate. You must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word, be able to follow customer briefs and instructions, be able to work to deadlines, strong attention to detail and be able to work well under pressure and as part of a small, hands-on team. Previous customer service experience will be an advantage.
This role will be working towards Business Administrator level 3 qualification supported by starting off.

Where you'll work

UNIT 8 SAXON COURT
BRADFIELD CLOSE FINEDON ROAD
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN8 4RQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administration
Remote training delivery
Onefile
VLE
6 hours of dedicated training time every week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Established in 2003, our client specialises in the supply of Saab, Volvo, Mercedes, and Smart car parts via online ordering. They offer an extensive range of products of each of the car brands that they specialise in and can offer a fast and efficient service to their customers. Our client offers products from a wide selection of market-leading automotive parts suppliers such as: Koni Suspension, Bilstein suspension, Black Diamond Braking & Clutches and more. They are now looking for a motivated individual to join their administration team.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325796.

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Closes on Tuesday 12 August 2025

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