Apprentice Parts Advisor - Business Administrator (Level 3) - Smart Bodyshop Limited, Basingstoke

Fix Auto Basingstoke

BASINGSTOKE (RG21 6YH)

Closes on Monday 9 February 2026

Posted on 16 December 2025

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Summary

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside a qualified Parts Advisor to be fully trained in business administration together with sourcing and supplying parts for the repair of vehicles. You will be following parts procedures as well as handling incoming parts, storing receiving stock, identifying and ordering parts.

• Wage:

  £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Typically, Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 5.00pm

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 February 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

• You will be ordering parts for many different makes and models of accident damaged vehicles from a variety of sources
• You will progress chase parts orders, checking parts in, recording parts, booking parts onto jobs, storing and issuing parts, panels and consumables
• You will be dealing with both colleagues and suppliers in person, by telephone and by e-mail
• You will be working alongside on-site service technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
• You will use a number of different software systems
• Learn customer service and business administration skills

Where you'll work

UNIT 6
RINGWAY CENTRE
EDISON ROAD
BASINGSTOKE
RG21 6YH

Training

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

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• 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.

Training schedule

• Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Business Administration Level 3 programme here in our bodyshop
• No college attendance required as training will take place onsite
• You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a qualified Parts Advisor
• Once the apprenticeship is complete you will achieve a Level 3 in Business Administration

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

About this employer

With the capacity to repair more than 1,600 vehicles annually, like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards.  

The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!  The business also offers the service of re-gassing vehicle air conditioning.   

Firmly part of the Fix Auto UK network since joining the network in November 2019, Fix Auto Basingstoke is owned and managed by local businessman Dale Morris, in 2017 the repairer moved into its 10,000sq ft state-of-the-art repair centre designed to his own specification to ensure the optimum efficiencies to repair vehicles.  

In January 2024 Dale doubled his repair footprint when he fulfilled a four-year plan to develop the network’s first bespoke repair centre solely dedicated to vans, LCVs and motorhomes. A short distance from his established car repair centre, the new site spanning 10,000sq ft was specifically designed by Dale. 

 

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After this apprenticeship

• Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect employment as well as the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005360.

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Closes on Monday 9 February 2026

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