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Ornamental Aquatic Service Advisor Apprentice

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Minster on Sea, Sheerness
Salary
£117 per week
Closing date
6 Jul 2019

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Specialism
Sales / Customer Service
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

Stones Aquatics is an independent, family run retail stored based in Minster-on-Sea on the Isle of Sheppey. The store runs out of a family owned and run garden centre and benefits from local and tourism trade.

We supply aquariums, fish stock and maintenance items to hobbyists. This includes pond fish, tropical freshwater fish and marine fish, as well as locally produced lines of fish food and water treatments.


Vacancy Description
This is a truly unique and exciting opportunity to play a key role in the success of a new aquatics store that has customers and community at its heart.

In your role you will learn the key basics of providing top quality customer service as you offer advice on a range of fish and products. No prior knowledge is necessary as you will be provided the training on the job, but a general interest in looking after pets would make you a great fit for this role.

You will take part in all day to day activities including the maintenance of aquaria and stock, rotation, advice and sales and generally ensure that the customer has a good experience.

As the company looks to expand there will be plenty of opportunity for you to progress and develop, learning key business skills in the process.

Duties to include:

Advise customers and new hobbyists on the appropriate choice of stock and after-care for their existing aquarium 
Advise customers on the appropriate purchase of new mechanical or decorative items 
Handle cash and credit card transactions, including refunds 
Provide general care for all livestock whilst it awaits sales to customers 
Cleaning and feeding of livestock and aquaria 
Responding to customer requirements or concerns 
Assist with the creation of online content for social media, and prepping products for online sale 
Assist with pulling and packing online orders 
Completing an additional City & Guilds qualification specific to the role (to be discussed at interview)


Wage
£117 per week.
Pay to be reviewed periodically and subject to performance.


Hours
30 paid working hours per week.

This is a shift-based role with room for flexibility, but please be aware the role will include working at weekends over peak season, as this is the busiest time for footfall. Shifts to be discussed further at interview.


Skills Required
Good communication skills 
Knowledge of fish keeping is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.


Personal Qualities
Passionate 
Polite and friendly 
Adaptable to change
Forward thinking 
Willing to learn 
Punctual


Qualifications Required
A minimum of grade D / 3 English and Maths GCSE


Training Provided
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.

Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.


Important Information
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.

Company

Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.

Company info
Website
Telephone
03000422916
Location
Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB

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