Kia Service/Parts Advisor Apprentice - Burton

The Kia Combined Service and Parts apprenticeship programme will support the apprentice to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a fully qualified and accredited Kia service and parts advisor.

Once qualified, they will be responsible for:

Customer contact and experience Taking customer bookings and scheduling services and repairs Communicating the customer's work and faults to the vehicle technicians Handling customer complaints Advice and guidance for vehicle care and warranty retention and warranty claims Taking orders from customers, both face-to-face and over the phone Maintaining an ordered stock room and finding parts from stock Raising invoices Advise on accessories and modifications Warranty claims and returns

Training:

Working towards a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills if required.

As part of the apprenticeship training, apprentices will complete 8 blocks of learning covering the following subjects:

Professional development Delivering a quality business-focused service Teamwork Cultural and environmental awareness Communication and influencing skills Delivering customer excellence Handling customer complaints Inventory and stock management Receiving and processing payments

Training Outcome:
Upon completion apprentices will be eligible to apply for supervisor and/or sales senior roles within the dealership

Employer Description:
At Burton Kia we take care of car owners and their Kia cars in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire and everywhere in the surrounding area. We believe in making car ownership a simple, convenient and happy experience. We specialise in new and used Kia cars and we know how important it is that your car reflects your personality in addition to being perfectly suited to your lifestyle. All our cars are independently inspected and certified, which means we can deliver tested and approved Kia cars on the same day. We have a vast selection of Kia models to suit every need and budget such as the Picanto, Ceed and Sportage.. We also have an extensive amount of knowledge and experience on all our used cars. We believe that choosing your ideal car should be an easy and enjoyable process, so our sales team give you space to explore the range but will always be available to offer advice and assistance should you need it. Our aim is to provide an elevated level of customer care and service.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, full-time and may require the occasional weekend work where required. Working hours TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working