Apprentice Hire and Sales Coordinator

GAP Group Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank &

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness

Job summary

GAP Group Apprentices are key to ensuring our Depots have the right level of expertise. As an Apprentice Hire & Sales Co-ordinator (HSC), you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme to gain NVQ Level 2 in Hire Desk Operations through on‑the‑job experience and online training.

You’ll learn to run a hire desk, manage stock, drive sales and coordinate drivers to meet customers’ needs. Starting salaries are £16,224 per annum for under 18 and £17,860 per annum for over 18, with hours

Qualifications

• 4 National 4's OR GCSE's Grades C or above.
• Interest in customer service and sales.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the hire desk and coordinate drivers to meet customers' needs.
• Contribute to stock control and purchasing.
• Drive sales and handle customer queries effectively.
• Support back office administration and credit control.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Education

GCSEs/4 National 4s

Job description

GAP Group Apprentices are a key in ensuring our Depots have the right level of expertise, today, tomorrow and in future. As an Apprentice Hire & Sales Co-ordinator (HSC) you will be enrolled in a blended learning programme where you will gain NVQ Level 2 in Hire Desk Operations through a mixture of on the job experience and online training through a leading training provider. Our 2-year Apprenticeship Programme covers all the essential skills and principles you will need to become a HSC and you'll learn how to run an effective hire desk, including stock control and purchasing, driving sales and managing customer queries effectively whilst co-ordinating drivers to ensure customers' needs are met. You'll also study everything from customer service and sales skills to back office administration and credit control of a high-performing hire desk. Our Apprenticeship Programme allows you to earn as you learn:

Apprentices under 18 joining our programme you will be required to work a maximum of 39 hours per week with a starting salary of £16,224 per annum.

Apprentices over 18 joining our programme you will be required to work a maximum of 42.5 hours per week with a starting salary of £17,860 per annum.

After successful completion of Year 1 you will automatically be placed on the National Minimum Wage rate for your age group.

About You

• 4 National 4's OR GCSE's Grades C or above
• A keen interest in customer service and sales
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and IT skills

About Us

GAP Group believe in rewarding their employees for their hard work and commitment, and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab, Eye Tests)