Vehicle Sales & Operations Assistant Apprentice

MA Vehicles

Shrewsbury (SY1 3LD)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic Apprentice Vehicle Sales & Operations Assistant to join our busy used car dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the motor trade while gaining valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of dealership operations.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Sales commission available for sales of vehicles.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Friday: 8:30am- 5pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Friday 25 September 2026

• 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

• Assisting with the intake of newly arrived vehicles
• Bagging and tagging vehicle keys and documentation
• Completing vehicle intake sheets accurately
• Preparing vehicles for display, including sales cleaning
• Carrying out pitch washes to ensure vehicles are presented to a high standard
• Moving vehicles safely around the dealership
• Collecting vehicles from customers, suppliers, and other locations as required
• Keeping the forecourt and dealership premises clean, organised, and presentable at all times
• Updating vehicle prices and information displayed in vehicle windows
• Assisting with general administrative duties, including filing, paperwork, and data entry
• Supporting the sales team with day-to-day dealership operations
• Following all company health and safety procedures

Where you'll work

68-69 Ennerdale Road
Shrewsbury
SY1 3LD

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

• 1 day every other week at college (Term-time) 
• College Assessor
• Workplace Mentor 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C / 4)
• Maths (grade C / 4)

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
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Other requirements

• A full UK driving licence is desirable

About this employer

Shrewsbury Vehicles is a specialist used car dealer based in Shrewsbury.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Potential for long-term career progression within the business upon completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Keely Hill-Harding

keely.hill-harding@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642255

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046812.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)