Apprentice Service Advisor

Key accountability & responsibilities will include:

To work as part of a team delivering a first class, professional customer service, ensuring that where possible, customer enquiries, payments and complaints are resolved at the first point of contact To greet customers in a friendly, professional and courteous manner To work within established procedures for each service request including logging, processing and progress chasing enquiries, adhering to service level agreements and quality standards to maximise customer satisfaction To maintain electronic and written records of letters and forms received, information given, services requested and complaints made, to ensure accuracy of information and efficiency when dealing with customers In conjunction with service advisor/senior service advisor, to encourage feedback on services provided and recognise the changing needs of the service and make recommendations to the service manager/depot manager for service improvement To undertake general administrative duties to ensure the smooth flow of work within the customer service reception To assist the service advisor/senior service advisor to give repair estimates and price quotations and offer repair suggestions To obtain customer authorisation and order numbers

Training:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

This apprenticeship programme is delivered with a blended learning approach and includes a mixture of onsite tutor visits and online tutor led sessions. All delivery is completed in the workplace, and you will not need to attend any off-site training.

Training Outcome:
This is a fantastic opening to gain potential permanent employment in a varied and ever-expanding industry. Ford and Slater have an enviable reputation for well-trained, high-quality staff and this is a career opportunity not to be missed.

Employer Description:
The company was founded in 1928 and has a distinguished history as a franchised commercial vehicle dealer. Ford & Slater was acquired by Peter Strevens in 1991 and the Directors of Ford & Slater comprise Strevens family members and other senior managers. Certain key milestones in recent years include the following: • Over £10 million invested in new dealerships in the last ten years • Eleven dealerships across the East Midlands and East of England, over 525 employees • Seven ATFs across the group • Winner of the Motor Transport Apprenticeship of the Year Award in 2018 • Winner of the PACCAR Financial International Dealer of the Year in 2018 • Noden Truck Centre was acquired in January 2019 • Winner of Retail Sales of the Year in 2018 • Winner of DAF's International Dealer of the Year 2020 As a privately-owned company we take a long-term view. The Company owns the majority of its dealerships, profits have been re-invested since 1991 and security of employment is very important. Our Mission Statement is to exceed our customer’s expectations by offering high quality transport services in an ethical manner at competitive prices. We will achieve this by utilising the synergies within our dealership group, offering innovative solutions and a “one-stop shop” provided by highly motivated and skilled long-term employees, reinvesting profits to provide modern, safe premises. DAF Trucks is our only truck manufacturer relationship, consequently our interests are wholly aligned with DAF Trucks unlike other dealers with competing manufacturer relationships. DAF Trucks is a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc, the worldwide quality leader in the design and manufacture of premium light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience