Parts Advisor Apprenticeship
- Employer
- Welsh Government
- Location
- Slaters Vauxhall Conway Rd Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay Conwy LL29 7LY
- Salary
- Apprenticeship rates
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2022
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Advanced
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Duties
The Vehicle Parts Advisor role varies slightly by the employer, based upon the specific needs of the location.
The below explanation is therefore a guide to support you in understanding what the role might entail.
Parts Advisors are also known as vehicle parts operatives. They 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
Customers may include members of the public, service departments of dealers, and garages.
Requirements
Skills
All of our opportunities receive a really good response and 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.
The Performance Academy commits to supporting the development of its Apprentices technical, employability and broader personal development skills, to ensure they can progress and develop their career. That is why when it comes to selecting the right people to become Stellantis apprentices, it's as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That's why in addition to the qualifications we require from you, we'll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours. From problem-solving abilities to an enthusiasm for our industry, these are all attributes that will be vital in your role and will be assessed throughout the application process.
Willingness to learn
Team working/working with others
The motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest
Personal responsibility and career ownership
Problem-solving
Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age: 16+
Prior Attainment: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
'Equivalent' grades include:
OCR Nationals
BTEC first diplomas and certificates
Key Skills Level 2
NVQs
Essential Skills (Wales)
Functional Skills Level 2
Core Skills (Scotland)
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Training provider:
Calex UK LTD
Training provider course:
Level 2 and 3 Customer Service Practitioner
About the employer
Slaters Vauxhall
Conway Rd
Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL29 7LY
Disability confident
No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
TBC
Company
Why an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer. A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.
At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.
What apprenticeships are available?
We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board: Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.
If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link. Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts. You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply you:
- will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
- will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
- will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.
ALS eligibility
Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject
What are the benefits?
How much will I be paid?
You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500.
You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
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