Parts Advisor Apprenticeship - Thames Motor Group Tunbridge Wells

Parts Advisors are also known as vehicle parts operatives. They are responsible for ordering, selling and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. 

Whilst the role may vary by employed based on the specific needs to the location, the duties of a Parts Advisor Apprentice will typically include:

Building relationships with internal and external customers Taking orders from customers in person and over the phone Maintaining stock room Identifying parts Processing payments for parts sold Working with technicians to ensure they have the correct parts to complete their work

Training:

The Programme typically lasts between 12 and 24 months depending 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 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.

Your development is supported through your Apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry. This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network to progress and move into new roles once you’re qualified.

Training Outcome:

There are lots of opportunities within our expanding retailer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme.

Employer Description:
t our showrooms in Tunbridge Wells and Slough we offer a car for everyone. Representing Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Abarth, and Jeep. we can find you something to suit all your automotive wants, must-haves and needs. Offering a range of over 1600 approved used cars, with unbeatable finance offers, start and finish your automotive search here. Our experienced and enthusiastic sales teams are here to help you arrange car finance and we offer a specialist advice service for our Motability customers. We understand you need repairs and service to be done well, done fast and at a good price. We can offer a collection and pick-up service, as well as a courtesy car whilst yours is under our care. The aftersales services we supply covers everything from accident repair to parts and accessories and our manufacturer-trained technicians have more experience than they'd like to admit! We have an extensive range of cars available in Slough and Tunbridge Wells. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding our quality used or new cars.

Working Hours :
A typical working week could be 40 hours, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. However, each of our dealers will have different requirements.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Patience