The Volvo apprenticeship programme is geared toward training the right candidate to become a qualified Parts Advisor. But what does a Parts Advisor do?
Parts Advisors are responsible for ordering, selling, and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Duties may vary from employer to employer but will typically include:
Advising customers on how to solve a problem with their vehicle
Taking orders from customers both face-to-face and over the phone
Maintaining an ordered stock room and finding parts from stock.
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaising with other members of staff
Working alongside on-site service technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
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.
Customers may include members of the public, service departments of retailers, and garages.
Please note, the Parts Advisor role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You should be IT literate (although full training will be provided) and be able to demonstrate attention to detail in the way you work.
Application numbers for the Volvo 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
Quality focus
Personal responsibility and resilience
Problem solving
Training:Training will be delivered on site within the retailer.
On successful completion of the 17-month programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Retailer Standard
Training Outcome:Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.Employer Description:Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.Working Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730.
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,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
The Volvo apprenticeship programme is geared toward training the right candidate to become a qualified Parts Advisor. But what does a Parts Advisor do?
Parts Advisors are responsible for ordering, selling, and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Duties may vary from employer to employer but will typically include:
Advising customers on how to solve a problem with their vehicle
Taking orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Maintaining an ordered stock room and finding parts from stock
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaising with other members of staff
Working alongside on-site Service Technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
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.
Customers may include members of the public, service departments of retailers, and garages.
Please note, the Parts Advisor role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location.
As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You should be IT literate (although full training will be provided) and be able to demonstrate attention to detail in the way you work.
Application numbers for the Volvo 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
Quality focus
Personal responsibility and resilience
Problem solving
Training:Training will be delivered on site within the retailer.
On successful completion of the 17-month programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Retailer Standard
Training Outcome:Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey, and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.Employer Description:Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.Working 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,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working....Read more...
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.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training costs are covered as part the programme (travel, accommodation and food).
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:Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry.
The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.Working 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...
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.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training costs are covered as part the programme (travel, accommodation and food). 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:Audi is an exceptional brand fuelled by a passion to create the ultimate customer experience, which is why we are looking to invest in apprentices who can help us achieve our ambitious plans. There's never been a better time to join us, as we continue to enjoy massive success and unprecedented growth in the prestige car market. We are looking for the next generation of exceptional people to become part of our team and help us to delight our customers. Working Hours :Monday- Friday. 0830- 1730.
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,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
The Honda apprenticeship programme is geared toward training the right candidate to become a qualified Parts Advisor. But what does a Parts Advisor do? Parts Advisors are responsible for ordering, selling, and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Duties may vary from employer to employer but will typically include:
Advising customers on how to solve a problem with their vehicle
Taking orders from customers both face to face and over the phone
Maintaining an ordered stock room and finding parts from stock
Raising invoices for parts sold
Liaising with other members of staff
Working alongside on-site Service Technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work
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. Customers may include members of the public, service departments of retailers, and garages. Please note, the Parts Advisor role varies slightly by employer based upon the specific needs within the location. As a central point of contact for both of our internal and external customers you will need to have excellent communication skills. You should be IT literate (although full training will be provided) and be able to demonstrate attention to detail in the way you work. Application numbers for the Honda 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
Quality focus
Personal responsibility and resilience
Problem solving
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.
Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Honda Institute, in Bracknell, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
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 Honda Institute. 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 apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following:
Level 2 Retailer Standard
Honda Aftersales Operating Standard
Training Outcome:Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network. Employer Description:At Honda, The Power of Dreams drives us to create intelligent products that enhance mobility and increase the joy in people’s lives. We continue to draw inspiration from the visionary ideas of our namesake, Soichiro Honda. He saw incredible power in the freedom of mobility and used his imagination to change the world. It is this mindset that guides us to help move people forward and protect the future we all share. We strive to earn the trust and support of the many diverse communities we happily serve, and we’ll always remember who’s in the driver’s seat on the way to a better world for all. Working Hours :Monday- Friday. 0830- 1730.
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,Physical fitness....Read more...
Salary: €80.000 - €100.000Location: AmsterdamLanguages: Dutch and EnglishStart: ASAPI am looking for a hands-on Country Manager to launch and build my clients business in the Netherlands.This will be the first hire in the market and the person who will create the country from zero: finding and negotiating locations, hiring and training the first instructors, opening the first studios, and owning the P&L for the Netherlands.This is not a corporate, desk-based role.We need an operator who is comfortable being the only person in the country for the first months, rolling up their sleeves, and doing whatever it takes to open and run excellent locations.Experience in fitness or wellness is welcome but not required.Strong backgrounds in hospitality, retail, or food chain rollouts are equally relevant.The ideal candidate has a proven track record of opening physical locations in the Netherlands, understands the retail lease market in Amsterdam and other major cities, and speaks fluent Dutch and English.Role PurposeTo establish and grow the brand in the Netherlands by:
Identifying, evaluating, and securing prime locationsLeading all pre-opening and opening activities for the first studiosBuilding, hiring, and training the initial local teamOwning the country P&L and driving sustainable, profitable growthRepresenting the brand locally and ensuring an exceptional guest experience
Key ResponsibilitiesMarket entry and site development
Define the initial market-entry strategy for the Netherlands in alignment with the founder/leadership team.Research and identify high-potential locations in Amsterdam and other key cities.Lead all site selection activities, including footfall analysis, catchment evaluation, and competitor mapping.Negotiate lease terms with landlords, agents, and developers; manage legal and financial advisors as needed.Oversee fit-out, construction, and project management of new studios in collaboration with contractors and suppliers.Ensure all locations comply with local regulations, permits, health and safety, and brand standards.
Pre-opening and operations
Act as the interim studio manager for the first locations until local managers are hired and trained.Develop and implement operating procedures, opening checklists, and daily standards.Set up supply chains, vendor relationships, and local service providers.Ensure a flawless guest experience from day one, with a focus on service quality, cleanliness, and atmosphere.Monitor operational KPIs and continuously improve efficiency and guest satisfaction.
People and team building
Hire, train, and onboard the first instructors, front-of-house staff, and studio managers.Build a strong local culture aligned with the brand’s values and service philosophy.Develop training programmes, shadowing, and certification processes for new hires.Lead by example on the floor, especially during the first months of operation.Plan workforce, schedules, and performance management as the team grows.
Commercial and P&L ownership
Own the Netherlands P&L: revenue, labour, occupancy, COGS, marketing, and other costs.Set and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial targets for the country.Drive revenue through memberships, class packs, corporate partnerships, and local initiatives.Work with marketing/brand to adapt global campaigns to the Dutch market and develop local activations.Analyse performance data and adjust pricing, programming, and operations to maximise profitability.
Brand and stakeholder management
Represent the brand with landlords, partners, local authorities, and the media.Build relationships with key local stakeholders, including fitness communities, corporates, and influencers.Ensure the brand’s positioning, tone, and visual identity are consistently applied across all touchpoints.Provide regular updates to the founder/leadership team on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will have:
A proven track record of opening and operating physical locations in the Netherlands (fitness, wellness, hospitality, retail, or food chains).Deep knowledge of the retail and leisure lease market in Amsterdam and other major Dutch cities.Experience negotiating leases, managing fit-outs, and delivering projects on time and on budget.Strong operational instincts: comfortable working on the floor, solving problems in real time, and leading by example.Full P&L responsibility in a previous role, with clear commercial impact.Experience hiring, training, and leading teams in a customer-facing environment.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).A pragmatic, entrepreneurial mindset and the resilience to work independently in a start-up environment.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Industry
Sports Teams and Clubs
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Functions
Management
Skills
NegotiationAnalytical SkillsCommunicationLeisure IndustryConstructionEnglishCorporate PartnershipsManagement
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