Parts Advisor Apprenticeship - Snows Peugeot Portsmouth
SNOWS BUSINESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Portsmouth, PO6 1SR
Closes in 16 days (Monday 21 October)
Posted on 23 September 2024
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Summary
This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to learn about vehicle parts management and customer service within the automotive industry. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about automobiles, with a keen interest in parts identification, inventory management, and providing exceptional customer support.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to off-the-job training.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 4 November
- Duration
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1 Year 2 Months
- Positions available
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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
- Learn to identify and locate automotive parts using electronic catalogs, manuals, and computer systems
- Assist customers in-person, over the phone, and via email to fulfill their parts requirements and inquiries
- Collaborate with service technicians and mechanics to ensure accurate parts ordering and timely delivery
- Receive, inspect, and organize incoming parts shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality control
- Maintain inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, and placing replenishment orders as needed
- Utilize point-of-sale systems to process transactions, generate invoices, and manage customer accounts
- Provide product recommendations, technical advice, and pricing information to customers as needed
- Handle customer complaints and concerns professionally, striving to achieve satisfactory resolutions
- Uphold company policies and procedures regarding parts sales, returns, and exchanges
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and industry awareness
Where you’ll work
Walton Road
Drayton
Portsmouth
PO6 1SR
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
CALEX UK LTD
Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- The Programme typically lasts 12-14 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
- All of our Apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Stellantis training centre in Coventry
- Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this company
Currently representing a network of 56 franchised dealerships and 5 standalone Approved Servicing Centres, Snows consists of two Abarth & Fiat franchises: Portsmouth & Southampton, one Alfa Romeo dealership located in Southampton at our FCA Brand Centre, one BMW franchise in Portsmouth, one Citroën location in Basingstoke, three CUPRA Specialist dealerships in Portsmouth, Poole and Southampton, two Jeep franchises based in Southampton and Portsmouth, three Kia franchises in Basingstoke, Guildford & Newbury, four Lexus franchises in Bournemouth, Exeter, Hedge End & Plymouth, Mazda in Chichester & Portsmouth, one MINI franchises in Portsmouth, five Peugeot franchises in Basingstoke, Chichester, Newbury, Portsmouth & Romsey, three SEAT franchises: Poole, Portsmouth and Southampton, eleven Toyota franchises: Bournemouth, Chichester, Exeter, Hedge End, Honiton, Paignton, Plymouth, Poole, Sarisbury Green, Southampton & Waterlooville, four Vauxhall franchises, two Volvo franchises: Southampton & Winchester, BYD locations in Southampton and Basingstoke, Polestar in Southampton and our Head Office based in Millbrook, Southampton.
After this apprenticeship
- There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding Dealer Network
- Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification that's recognised across the Motor Industry
- This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist once qualified to further develop your skills and to move into new roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALEX UK LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278567.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 21 October)
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