Customer Service Advisor Apprenticeship - Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall Crewe

As a Vehicle Service Advisor, you will develop the ability to interpret customer and business needs using technology and resources to deliver first-class customer service. The role of a Service Advisor typically involves:

Assist customers in scheduling service appointments, providing information on available services, and answering enquiries Greet customers in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring a positive service experience Liaise between customers and service technicians to convey vehicle concerns, service requirements, and estimated completion times Learn to interpret vehicle maintenance schedules, service manuals, and repair estimates to provide accurate recommendations to customers Coordinate with the parts department to ensure timely availability of required components for service appointments Keep customers informed of service progress, including any additional repairs or maintenance identified during inspections Handle customer complaints and concerns effectively, striving to achieve satisfactory resolutions Utilise computerised systems to input service orders, generate invoices, and maintain customer records accurately Maintain a clean and organised service reception area, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere for customers Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance customer service skills, product knowledge, and industry awareness

Training:
The programme typically lasts for 14 months, and you’ll achieve a nationally recognised qualification (Customer Service Practitioner Level 2) All of our apprentices are employed through the dealer network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art training centre in Coventry. Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced coaches as well as virtual classroom sessions and E-Learning modules Your development is supported through your Apprenticeship journey, with your learning focused towards achieving a qualification recognised across the motor industry This will provide the foundation to develop your career, as there are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’re qualified Further details will be made available at a later date

Training Outcome:

There are lots of opportunities within our expanding dealer network to progress and move into new roles once you’ve successfully completed the programme.

Employer Description:
Bristol Street Motors was established from a single motor retail dealership in Bristol Street, Birmingham. Now, Bristol Street Motors operate under the Vertu Motors Group and has grown to become a national brand recognised for its honesty, integrity and quality customer service. Serving England from our local dealerships, we represent 15 of the world's major manufacturers; Citroen, CUPRA, Dacia, DS, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, SKODA, Toyota, and Vauxhall as well as offering a wide variety of quality assured used cars across a range of the best-known car franchises. Our dealership teams are on hand to offer the highest standards in sales and aftercare for new cars, used cars and commercial vehicles. We have a range of aftercare services to choose from including car servicing, MOT, seasonal health checks and accident repairs. Our quality customer service has led us from strength to strength, allowing us to retain our place as one of the largest motor retailers in England whilst building on our reputation as one of the country's most trusted new and used dealership groups.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm. However, each of our dealers will have different requirements (TBC).

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