Vehicle Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Northern skills are recruiting on the behalf of Croxdale Service Station for a hardworking, team player to join their busy team as a vehicle admin apprentice. The successful candidate will work towards bringing vehicles in to stock, communicate with customers with queries. The successful candidate will also gain a level 3 business administrator.

Annual wage: £14,625 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: 5 Days per week. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Positions available: 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

• Bringing Vehicles into Stock
• Taxing Vehicles
• Producing Invoices for the Sale of Vehicle
• Developing and improving current processes
• Working alongside the accounts team to ensure a smooth month end close
• Coach and train new members of the team
• Communicate with the brands as and when required to answer email queries and log support tickets
• Communicate on behalf of the business and customers to DVLA and Manufactuer by Email or letter
• Contribute ideas in regular team meetings
• Assist the Accounts team with regular orders and/or bookings required for training and events
• Assist and communicate with customers, with queries in relation to the purchase of their vehicle
• Adhoc Report generating for Senior Management

Where you’ll work

Croxdale Service Station, Croxdale

Durham

DH6 5HS

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

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administration
Day release one day per week
Middlesbrough College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews.

About this company

As official representatives of Citroën, DS and MG, we’re able offer a wide range of cars and commercial vehicles to suit all tastes and budgets. As the motoring industry works towards a greener driving experience, you’ll also find an expanding range of electric and hybrid cars available. Here at Croxdale Group we’re embracing a low-carbon future, and are delighted to introduce customers to our current selection of affordable eco-friendly models.

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

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