APPRENTICE PARTS SERVICE ADVISOR

Summary

An exciting and new opportunity to join the administration team at Ramage Transport. You will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard. You will be organising and managing system data, as well as handling and responding to all correspondence including phone calls, emails, letters.

Wage: £14,722.50 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 March
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Assist Parts Service Advisor in maintaining accurate records for vehicle servicing/mots/repairs.
Assist in the operation of Freeway system ensuring all data inputted into the system is entered correctly.
Print off freeway job cards for repairs/servicing/mots/brake tests/retorques.
Dealing with queries over the telephone.
Dealing with suppliers over the telephone.
Carry out any reasonable request as made by Company Management.
Adhere to the Company Terms and Conditions of Employment.

Where you’ll work

New York Way
New York Industrial Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0QE

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

ZENITH PEOPLE LIMITED

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

You will be studying a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard over an 18-month period. This is a fully work based programme you will get allocated time to complete your apprenticeship work and also receive regular meetings with your training provider.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Team working

Other requirements

Onsite gym

About this company

With over 40 years' experience in the industry, Ramage can provide a complete solution for the daily management of your palletised freight. We have gained an invaluable understanding that the core values of our business are our Customers. At Ramage we appreciate that not all businesses are the same. Our commitment in gaining a personal understanding of our customer's requirements and people, is at the forefront of what we do and ethos. We take great pride in the responsibility & trust placed in us and handle goods with the greatest of respect, care and integrity. Our team in every aspect of our company, continuously endeavour to provide an unrivalled level of Service and Customer Care. You can Rely On Ramage!

After this apprenticeship

The role could progress into various departments for example, taking responsibility for employee training opportunities (learning and development), office manager or progressing moreover in the transport department. The candidate could pursue a long career with the organisation. Organisation also seeking a candidate who will stay long term. Harry, their current apprentice, is testament to this.

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