This is an exciting opportunity to join Xylem Water Solutions’ Internal Spares Team as an Apprentice, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in customer service, sales processes, and technical support while working towards a valuable qualification.
Xylem is a leading water technology company committed to "solving water" by creating innovative and smart technology solutions to meet the world's water, wastewater and energy needs.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As our apprentice, you will get hands-on experience and gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you will work on real projects from day one.
Communicating with customers via phone and email, handling enquiries, and ensuring excellent service.
Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Learning how to select and recommend pump spares and accessories to meet customer needs.
Working towards key targets and KPIs set by the Spares Manager.
Supporting internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues and the wider sales team.
Maintaining records and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
Developing your professional skills, from teamwork to problem-solving.
What We’re Looking For:
A willingness to learn and develop within a growing industry.
Strong communication and people skills – friendly, confident, and approachable.
A keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage priorities.
A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
Gain practical experience while working towards a professional qualification.
Work in a supportive team environment where your development is a priority.
Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in customer service, sales, or technical support.
Be part of an industry-leading company with fantastic career progression opportunities.
Job Description:
Become competent in the selecting of pump spares accessories.
Working to gain in depth knowledge of internal sales processes and procedures
Answering calls on the phone queues and assisting with customer queries.
Enter customer orders ensuring a high-level attention to detail, managing customer expectations.
Working to achieve agreed KPI’s and targets as prioritised by the Spares Manager.
Help to maintain all records and procedures where necessary.
Learn and engage to manage and develop both professionally and personally.
Comply to all Health and Safety standards at all times ensuring proper reporting when necessary Key Competencies:
Willingness and drive to learn
Desire to ask questions and actively listen · Numerate and have strong problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator
People skills (approachable, friendly and confident) and a team worker
Organised and can work to deadlines
Continuous improvement mindset
Cross-boundary collaboration
Inspiring accountability Key Relationships: External: Customers, external sales team, colleagues based in other Xylem facilities and facility visitors of any description Internal: Managers, Team Leaders, Employees
Training:What will I study?
Customer journey and expectations
Understanding your organisation and industry
Regulations and legislations relating to customers
Interpersonal skills and communications
Right first-time approach
Taking ownership of the customer enquiry
Dealing with conflict and challenge
How will I be assessed?
Blended delivery method including day release at college, work-based assessment and online learning including Reflective accounts, witness statements, activity-based work books, presentations, professional interview/discussion and work-based projects.
What does the course lead to?
Following the successful completion of the intermediate apprenticeship there is the opportunity for further development using other apprenticeship standards, depending on how your role has evolved and the potential to work towards career progression.Training Outcome:It is expected that after successfully completing your Apprenticeship, you will progress onto the Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship. Xylem will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us.
Completion of this apprenticeship will lead to eligibility to join the Institute of Customer Service as an Individual member at Professional level.Employer Description:As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
We are looking for a Support Worker to join a Semi-independent living provider in Wiltshire.
Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.
About the role
You will be working in a supported living accommodation services for young people aged 16 +. As the support worker your duties will include:
Supporting young people on property visits and moving in and out of properties.
Supporting with housing issues i.e maintenance.
Supporting in the community with appointments.
Liaising with other care professionals.
Shift times:
Monday - Sunday
09:00- 17:00 / 11:00-19:00
About you
The successful candidate will have experience working with people 16+, providing them with support to gain essential life skills.
Must be a driver and own their own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Mon-Sat from £12.21ph and Sundays from £12.50ph
Holiday and weekly pay
Flexible working hours
Part time and full time available
Full training provided
Paid induction
Great opportunity to enhance your CV and skillset
Parking available nearby/ onsite
For more information, please get in contact
Shane Huntley - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555
Shuntley@charecruitment.com
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