Apprentice Hire and Sales Coordinator

GAP Group; Whickham; 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 (

The option to buy up to 5 days addedle

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness

Job summary

GAP Group Apprentices in the United Kingdom is seeking an Apprentice Hire & Sales Co-ordinator (HSC). You will be enrolled in a blended learning programme and gain NVQ Level 2 in Hire Desk Operations through on-the-job experience and online training with a leading provider.

The two-year Apprenticeship Programme covers essential skills to run an effective hire desk, including stock control, purchasing, driving sales and handling customer queries while coordinating drivers to ensure customer needs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn to run an effective hire desk, including stock control and purchasing.
• Assist in driving sales and handling customer queries.
• Coordinate drivers to meet customer needs.
• Support back-office tasks and credit control as part of the role.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Stock control

Purchasing

Driver coordination

Credit control

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

National 4s / GCSEs (Grade C+)

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.

• 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

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)

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER