Apprentice Service Advisor (within a car dealership)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a customer focused role working for a well-established and reputable car dealership, as part of your role you will be meeting and greeting customers, liaising with the technical team, booking in car services, and an exciting and varied role.

Annual wage

£16,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

: £16K per annum, rising to £18K after 6 months and £20K after 12 months (once fully trained).

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm + 1 in 3 Saturday morning rota 8.30am to 12.30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 5 January

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

Key responsibilities:

Meeting and greeting customers on arrival and dealing with them in a professional manner
Booking in car services with customers over the phone and confirming on email/text
Contacting customers with service updates and notifying customers if they require work to be done on their vehicles
Dealing with customer queries and requests
Liaising with the technical team on timeframes for service completions
Processing service paperwork on the system
General administration duties

Person specification:

A full UK Driving License is essential. The client is looking for someone who is articulate, a strong communicator, able to handle customers in a professional manner and very driven. Mature, flexible and eager to learn.

Where you’ll work

Cliftonville Rd, Northampton

NN1 5BU

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

STARTING OFF 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

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Remote training delivery
Onefile
VLE
6 hours of dedicated training time every week

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

About this company

A prestigious reputable car dealership. Established in 2002, the client proudly represents the Renault, Dacia, Nissan and Peugeot with franchises in Kettering and Northampton. They pride themselves in offering an exemplary level of service in all aspects of the business. This role will be based in the Northampton dealership and will involve providing a top-notch service to customers face-to-face and over the phone in an effective and professional manner.

Company benefits

22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Apprenticeship training supported.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Sophie Charalambous

sophie.charalambous@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283530.

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Closes in 27 days (Sunday 22 December at 11:59pm)

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