Service Support Apprentice - Business Administration – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As a Service Desk Apprentice, you will be the first point of contact for our clients and customers, handling incoming calls, emails, and service requests. This apprenticeship is perfect for individuals looking to start a career in business administration and customer service with hands-on experience in a fast-paced property services environment.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 1 January
Duration: 1 year
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

Client Communication: Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, or live chat, ensuring that all queries are resolved promptly and professionally.
Service Requests: Log and track incoming service requests, ensuring that all details are accurately entered into the service desk system.
Issue Resolution: Assist customers by providing information, troubleshooting issues, and directing complex queries to the appropriate department or team member.
Scheduling & Appointments: Help schedule appointments for property maintenance services, ensuring that all appointments are confirmed and logged.
Follow-Up: Perform follow-up calls or emails to ensure customers are satisfied with the service they received and to address any ongoing issues.
Customer Record Management: Update and maintain customer records and service history, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
Problem Escalation: Recognize when a situation requires escalation to senior team members or other departments, and ensure clients’ concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
Reporting & Feedback: Assist in tracking customer service metrics and providing feedback to the team on recurring issues or areas for improvement.
General Office Support: Provide additional administrative support to the customer service team, including filing, organizing service records, and preparing reports.

Where you’ll work

9B Princes Drive

Kenilworth

CV8 2FD

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

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING 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

Training to be provided:

Business Administration Level 3
Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Weekly day release at CWCT (Every Tuesday 9:30am-4:30pm)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

At Ground Up Property Services, we provide expert property maintenance, renovation, and management solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Our customer service team plays a key role in ensuring that our clients receive the best possible experience, from booking services to resolving any issues. We are looking for a motivated and friendly Service Desk Apprentice to join our team and start their career in customer service with us. If you're passionate about helping people, learning new skills, and providing excellent service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

https://groundup-property.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Mentorship & Guidance: Continuous mentoring from experienced team members to help you grow and succeed in your role. • Career Progression: Potential for career advancement within the company as you gain experience and develop your skills.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for career advancement within the company as you gain experience and develop your skills. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to start a career in busienss adminsitartion and customer service with plenty of support and training to help you grow and develop professionally. Join Ground Up Property Services and be part of a team that truly values customer satisfaction and excellence!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Katie Lumb

lumb.k@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

02476231122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289716.

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