Vehicle Data and Pricing Apprentice (Automotive)

Summary

Athlon UK is wholly owned by Mercedes-Benz, one which can track its heritage all the way back to the invention of the first car! With a growing fleet, new products and an energetic team motivated to give unrivalled customer experience. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a friendly family team!

Wage: £17,000 a year
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Training course: Data analyst (level 4)
Hours: Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 March
Duration: 2 years
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

Job Description: Data Analyst Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in the Automotive and Leasing industry. Over the course of this apprenticeship, you'll embark on a journey of learning and growth, gaining hands-on experience across various facets of data and pricing within our dynamic organisation.

Role Overview:

Specifically, the Asset Risk team looks at the residual value of vehicles at the end of their lease and estimates the costs of servicing and maintaining them, including tyre replacement. These elements are vital for calculating our lease costs. Additionally, the team manages the discounts provided by car and van manufacturers, which will be a core part of your role. The team also handles lease modifications requested by clients, such as extending the duration or adjusting mileage.

Your role will be to learn, support, and develop your skills within a key function of our business. You will experience:

Working within the Asset Risk team.
Problem-solving.
Dealing with colleague queries.
Assisting with the maintenance of vehicle data.
Generating reports.
Monitoring data movements.
Assisting with contract changes and general challenges.

Expectations:

Maintain Ethical Standards: Adhere to Mercedes-Benz AG Policies and the Company's Compliance Guidelines, including Anti-Bribery and relevant competition laws.
Personal Responsibility: Undertake all training and development required for the role, including attending relevant courses, completing assessments, keeping learning logs, and discussing development and challenges with your line manager and college team.
Team Contribution: Participate in team tasks, including computer use, information and data analysis, and day-to-day problem-solving, working accurately and under time constraints set by the Line Manager.
Office Environment: Work typically Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00. Off the job training, will be allocated towards your apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

Update Vehicle Discount Data: Enter and maintain vehicle discount data in our systems, ensuring accuracy and monitoring expiry dates of customer discount agreements or manufacturer campaign agreements.
Weekly Reporting: Produce weekly reports showing the volume of terms processed, categorised by different client types.
Responding to Discount Queries: Become a trusted colleague for any discount-related queries.
Monitor Data Imports: Oversee the daily import of vehicle product and pricing data, addressing any queries from the Sales Team.
Assist with Contract Modifications: Work with the Contracts Administrator to prepare modifications for clients who wish to change lease terms.

Company Benefits:

Access to the Pension Scheme (Optional for Apprentices).
Preferential Discounts.
Access to PEPPY (https://peppy.health/).
Free Tea and Coffee.
Use of modern equipment, technologies, and state-of-the-art offices.
Being part of a growing dynamic team powered by Mercedes-Benz in the UK.

Please Note:

The scheme (salary) starts at £17,000 (Under 21) and £24,000 (Over 21).

Where you’ll work

Athlon, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Ltd, Delaware Drive, Tongwell

Milton Keynes

MK15 8BA

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

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Data analyst (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome
Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome

Your training plan

Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard

Your learning will take place at the South Central Institute of Technology, which offers benefits such as:

Quality teaching and support.
Project-based learning, co-delivered by employers.
State-of-the-art facilities with plenty of tech equipment available.

We have a broad range of mandatory and elective training from Linked in Learning to our own on brand classroom and computer-based training – We grow when you grow – development and learning is key to our joint success.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

3 A Levels (grade 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
Attention to detail
Initiative

About this company

Athlon are part of the Mercedes-Benz family, leading innovative business to business fleet management and services. With a focus on collaboration and customer-centricity, we're dedicated to shaping the future of fleet through cutting-edge solutions and strategic partnerships. Athlon operate in over 20 countries including the UK where our heritage and experience from Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG has allowed us to create an established footing in an exciting and innovative market. Our partners and connections all over the world can provide our customers with both Global and local strength and expertise. Kick start your Carrer with Athlon UK - Based in Milton Keynes - competitive salary, fully funded course and excellent benefits.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of this apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 4 qualification provided in partnership with MK College.

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