The Parts Department is at the heart of our operations. Our Parts Advisors are responsible for the stock control of a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. This includes the ordering, selling and managing of stock to ensure that we meet the needs of our trade counter customers and to guarantee that our workshop team have the parts and accessories that they need to complete their daily tasks.
Your duties will vary from day to day and could include:
Providing advice to customers who are having problems with their vehicles
Taking sales orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Stock control for vehicle parts and accessories
Maintaining an ordered stock room
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaison with internal teams to ensure the correct stock is place at the right time
Our ideal candidate will be methodical in their way of working and be able to demonstrate precise attention to detail.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You also should be IT literate (although full training will be provided).
We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
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:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.
This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.
On successful completion of the one year programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
Brand specific certifications
Training Outcome:
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities
Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Parts Assistant is in excess of £20,000, so it is worth considering the future opportunities beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes
Employer Description:ŠKODA is driven by something different. What are you driven by? We are looking for ambitious, dynamic, and enthusiastic people to join our apprenticeship programme. If you are customer focused, forward thinking and want to learn, then we can give you the life and technical skills you need to be part of our teamWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.
Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts.
Working week will be confirmed on application.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....Read more...
As an apprentice in the Design Team, you will assist in the design and delivery of traffic management schemes, cycling schemes and public transport schemes.
You will assist in the preparation of design and construction drawings for highway works implemented by developers, predominantly new carriageway and footway construction work.
This requires interaction and collaboration with teams covering engineering design, water management and flood risk and transport planning.
You will work alongside existing qualified Civil Engineers where you will assist them in developing designs and programming of works.
You’ll learn how to outline and detail design using various Computer Aided Design software programmes, alongside using Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
In addition, you’ll be taught how to produce and understand drawings, reading and interpreting specifications, surveys and setting out.
Training:
Throughout your 39-month apprenticeship, we will allocate to you a workplace mentor to give you the guidance and support needed for completing your Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician course.
Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
This will involve day release learning at New College, Swindon.
Training Outcome:On completion of your apprenticeship, the opportunity will be provided to retain a full-time position within the company, developing and furthering your career with a professional body such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme, where you can work towards your Chartership.Employer Description:PFA Consulting is a civil engineering and transport planning consultancy providing professional services to the planning, development and construction industry.
We specialise in the provision of transport planning, highway and infrastructure engineering, drainage, flood risk, project management and construction supervision. Our services range from initial appraisals and feasibility studies through to detailed design and implementation of projects.
Expert advice is given on matters relating to vehicular and non-vehicular access, sustainable transport, transport modelling, parking, public transport, surface and foul water drainage, flood storage and flood risk assessments and all infrastructure related matters. Our services include the preparation of Transport and Drainage Assessments, inputs to Environmental Statements, the preparation of Travel Plans, the detail design of infrastructure and the preparation, letting and administration of construction contracts.
The measure of our success is the quality of our client list which features many of the country’s leading housebuilders, land developers, national and international commercial companies, retail operators, educational establishments and public sector bodies as well as private individuals.
Senior members of staff are competent in the preparation and presentation of evidence for planning appeals and representing clients’ interests at public inquiries or hearings. We regularly work with many of the prominent members of the Planning Bar.
We also provide expert advice relating to planning agreements and planning obligations including S106 planning agreements, S278 and S38 highway agreements and other less common legal matters.
All senior members of staff are chartered, or working towards their chartership in their respective profession with a wide-ranging depth and breadth of experience. We regularly work on projects as part of multi-disciplinary teams which may include planning consultants, architects, other engineers, lawyers, landscape architects and surveyors.
The Company operates a Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.Working Hours :Monday – Friday – between 8.00am and 6.00pm (3 flexible start times).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.Training Outcome:You can see full details of this apprenticeship on Civil Service Jobs.Employer Description:You can see full details of this apprenticeship on Civil Service Jobs.Working Hours :Click apply to see full details of the working week for this apprenticeship.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Working independently....Read more...
As an HR Support Assistant Apprentice, you’ll provide essential support to the HR Operations department, including:
Provide advice to employees and managers on UKRI policy and processes
Review and action staff change forms and provide advice on associated policy and completion of forms where appropriate.
Act as gatekeeper for the HR inbox, ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely manner, managing day-to-day queries and escalating to the appropriate person/team if appropriate
Champion the use of HR self-service options to aid line managers and employees on generic HR policy and process queries
Handle and manage confidential data where required
Deliver inductions for new starters and assist with any onboarding issues, including issuing of day one email/checklist to new starters and line managers.
Support the occupational health referral process, including contact with employees, line managers and medical practitioners.
Support casework, which includes providing routine advice and guidance and taking notes at meetings as and when required.
Support HR initiatives and internal projects, as appropriate
Look for opportunities to continuously improve in-house HR related processes, also in conjunction with UK SBS
Support activities such as Instant Award and In-Year/ End-of-Year Award schemes and Training Workshops.
Training:As an apprentice, at least 20% of your contracted working hours will be dedicated to undertaking professional development and training as part of a cohort of apprentices with Babington, completing the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. This professional development programme, delivered over 15 months, covers essential themes that are designed to develop your knowledge and experience to become a well-rounded, proficient HR professional. Sessions will be delivered online through workshops, small group study sessions and self-guided study. You will also be supported on a 1:1 basis throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated Coach.
Throughout the course, you will build a portfolio of work, demonstrating your application of HR Support tools and techniques.
Towards the end of the programme, you will be supported on a 1:1 basis to prepare you for your End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include the completion of a Workplace Project to enable you to demonstrate the required Knowledge, Behaviours and Skills required to pass.
To support your development, you will receive:
A dedicated line manager and mentor
Regular progress reviews with the training provider and line manager
Opportunities to work alongside experienced HR professionals
Time and guidance to build a portfolio of evidence aligned to the apprenticeship’s knowledge, skills, and behaviours
Involvement in real-world work that contributes directly to supporting UKRI’s workforce
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve:
Nationally recognised Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
CIPD L3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Opportunity to apply for Associate CIPD membership upon completion
Training Outcome:The role is ideal for someone starting their HR career who will be supported by HR Operations colleagues and will be encouraged to get involved with activities run by the UKRI Early Careers Network and UKRI Apprenticeship Team. Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :Monday - FridaySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
Answering telephone and emails for hire desk queries
Checking, uploading and filing invoices
Helping run daily reports
Dealing with customer payment queries
Taking customer payments
Raising and sending invoices to customers
Answering the phone as required
Responding to emails
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.Training Outcome:On completion of the apprenticeship, the offer of a full-time position might be made, which can be one of any positions:
Full-time role in accounts office
Full-time role in hire office
Or any number of other roles we have within the business, once you find your passion and direction, we can offer a career for life within our industry.Employer Description:We are a privately owned company that prides itself on being one of the leading providers of this type of plant in the South West of England. A hugely successful business that prides itself on service whilst offering the market leading products.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Overtime may be required.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
Your main roles and responsibilities would be to ensure the safety and care of all the children under your care, following the nursery policies and using best practice routines.
To work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop, and learn
As a member of a team, you must ensure the children’s care is the priority and raise any concerns with the safeguarding lead
As a keyworker, you will ensure your individual child’s needs are met
Carry out observation
Carry out health care routines
Prepare snacks
Do yearly reports
Be a positive role model.
Training:Training will be done online, staff will be required to do college work in own time as well as training at the nursery.Training Outcome:For apprentice to stay with the business and progress.Employer Description:The Meadows Cheeky Chimps Childcare is a home from home environment where children can learn through play in a child centred environment. Our unique approach to childcare incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy where we use loose parts to give the children the ability to learn through play.
Cheeky chimps’ childcare was established in 2012 and currently operates 1, 64 place, nursery in Swindon.Working Hours :Monday-Friday 8-430 x40 hours a week, or x4 days a week 7:30-6pm.
Or Monday,thursday and friday 7:30-6pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative....Read more...
Our Client is a well-respected independently owned mobile smart repair business, who have fantastic reputation with positive social media ratings and recommendations.Our Client is offering the successful Smart Repairer:● A Fantastic Bonus Structure● A busy work environment with a continuous flow of jobs● Monday – Friday working Hours 30 days holiday per year Key Responsibilities of a Smart Repairer with our Client● To carry out to a correct and safe standard, preparation for paint spraying and preparation.● To keep an accurate account of hours worked, materials used and work completed on each vehicle.● To keep an accurate check on all paint materials and notify the Manager of any shortages.● To prepare and refinish vehicle body surfaces and alloy wheels.● To care for and maintain all mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical tools and equipment used in the course of the work.● To comply with the Companys administrative and accounting regulations including security of cash and stock.● To Communicate in a Polite and effective manner to customers and fellow employees.● To have experience using Water Based Paints. Required Skills and Experiences: ● Previous Experience within Vehicle Body Repair● Full UK Driving Licence● The ability to work efficiently as an individual but also as part of a team● Motivated with a desire to enhance their knowledge● An effective communicator with a commitment to providing exceptional levels of customer serviceSalary is negotiable dependent on experience Location : Worcester, Leicester, Swindon, Derby, Essex, Kent, Manchester, Lincoln, Swansea, Nottingham, Liverpool, Cheshire This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Smart Repairer to take their career to the next stage and enjoy working for a company that truly values their staff.....Read more...
Research and source materials as required
Obtain and compare supplier quotes, including follow-up phone enquiries
Maintain accurate procurement and supplier data in Zahara (training provided)
Data entry and management of records in Microsoft Excel and company systems
Support the wider team with administration and office duties
Handle supplier calls and emails confidently and professionally
Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and support projects
Training:
On the job training
Taught sessions via New College Swindon
Training Outcome:Potential for full time employment.Employer Description:MWC Group
Established for over 60 years the Group manufactures world leading and innovating sustainable products and surfaces
MWC Fittings
Our bespoke joinery manufacturing division specialising in interior fit out solutionsWorking Hours :Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm.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....Read more...
