Marshall Honda Peterborough Parts Advisor Apprenticeship

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