Summary
This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to learn about vehicle parts management and customer service within the automotive industry. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about automobiles, with a keen interest in parts identification, inventory management, and providing exceptional customer support.
Annual wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to off-the-job training.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 20 February
Duration
1 year 2 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Learn to identify and locate automotive parts using electronic catalogues, manuals, and computer systems
* Assist customers in-person, over the phone, and via email to fulfil their parts requirements and inquiries
* Collaborate with service technicians and mechanics to ensure accurate parts ordering and timely delivery
* Receive, inspect, and organise incoming parts shipments, ensuring accuracy and quality control
* Maintain inventory levels by monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, and placing replenishment orders as needed
* Utilise point-of-sale systems to process transactions, generate invoices, and manage customer accounts
* Provide product recommendations, technical advice, and pricing information to customers as needed
* Handle customer complaints and concerns professionally, striving to achieve satisfactory resolutions
* Uphold company policies and procedures regarding parts sales, returns, and exchanges
* Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and industry awareness
Where you’ll work
Middlewood Rd
Hillsborough
Sheffield
S6 1TF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CALEX UK LTD
Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
* Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
* Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
* Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
* Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
* Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
* Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
* Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
* Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
* Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
* Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
* support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
* Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
* Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
* Carry out and record learning and development activities.
* Conducts handover activities.
* Conduct risk assessments within the working environment.
* Apply safe working practices in line with associated health and safety legislation and company policy.
* Receive products in line with organisational procedures.
* Store and pick products in line with organisational procedures.
* Dispatch products in line with organisational procedures.
* Decant, pack products in line with organisational procedures.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
* Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues and managers.
* Load and unload products, considering the product that is to be moved and its current and planned destination.
* Use tools and equipment to aid in product handling.
* Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Locate and use operational information, electronic or paper based, required to fulfil contractual requirements.
* Select, prepare, and use packaging materials that reduce waste and mitigate environmental impacts.
* support under instruction scheduled and unscheduled stock taking activities relevant to the organisation and product.
* Identify and escalate problems beyond own responsibility.
* Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion rules.
* Carry out and record learning and development activities.
* Conducts handover activities.
Your training plan
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
* The programme typically lasts 12-14 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification
* All of our Apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Porsche Training Centre in Slough
* 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.
* Please ensure you have copies of your GCSE, Scottish National, and Functional Skills certificates, as we may request to see them during the application process.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
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