Land Rover Stafford Service Advisor Apprentice

• 10/11/2023
• From £10,972
• Apprenticeship - Level 2
• Stafford Land Rover, Valley Dr, Stafford ST16 1NZ

The Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Apprenticeship Programme is geared toward training the right candidate to become a qualified Customer Service Assistant. But what does a Customer Service Assistant actually do?

A Customer Service Assistant deals directly with customers and acts as a go-between between the customer and Service Technicians/Mechanics, scheduling vehicle service work. They will handle administrative and customer relations aspects of service department operations. Some of the duties include:

· Interpreting customer concerns and comments and liaising with technicians

· Booking/scheduling vehicle services

· Liaising with customers about any additional work required

· Estimating time and costs associated with repairs

· Handling customer complaints

· Responding to customer requests

· Tracking the vehicle through the workshop

Please note, the Customer Service Assistant role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long-term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Training Provided: As well as employment in our retailer, you will be given the training and support you need to develop both personally and professionally.

Using a combination of classroom-based training, e-learning, practical training and application of learning, you will be guided by your trainers and personal mentor along to the road to success.

This apprenticeship combines off-the-job training with on-the-job learning, and you will be supported every step of the way.

(England: Standard): On successful completion of the one-year programme you will receive the following:

· Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard

· Jaguar Land Rover specific certifications

(Scotland/ Wales/ N.Ireland: Framework): On successful completion of the 15-month programme you will receive the following:

· Level 2 / Level 5 in Customer Service

· Jaguar Land Rover specific certifications

Scottish and Welsh training groups are subject to minimum numbers signed up on a course. Please speak to your recruitment advisor for further information.

Desired skills: As the main point of contact with our customers you will require exceptional communication skills with the ability to multi-task.

Application numbers for the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Apprenticeship Programme are high so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd.

We're not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process. Key personal skills to demonstrate include:

· A willingness to learn

· Teamwork

· Engineering interest

· Quality focus

· Personal responsibility and resilience

Minimum entry requirements:

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects are required.

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A – C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.

'Equivalent' grades include:

· BTEC first diplomas and certificates

· OCR Nationals

· Key Skills Level 2

· NVQs

· Essential Skills (Wales)

· Functional Skills Level 2

· Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Future Prospects: There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding Retailer Network. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Customer Service Assistant is between £20,000 and £30,000, so it is well worth considering the future opportunities that lay beyond the apprenticeship. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry recognised qualification. Embedded within your training are the Jaguar Land Rover global training materials. This is the grounding for your future development within the network and our Learner Management System, Excellence will guide you through your short, medium and long term career path.

Further notes: We understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups such as female applicants or applicants from ethnic minorities.

Please do not contact the retailer. Inspiro Training are the main point of contact for this vacancy and carry out the full recruitment service for the Jaguar Land Rover network. Approaching the retailer directly will not always help your application.

Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full-time

Salary: From £211.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Ref: 7172