Apprentice Service Advisor

Group 1 Automotive; Little Stanney; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive Cheshire Oaks is seeking an Apprentice Service Advisor. You will learn customer service skills, handle bookings, and support centre administration while earning as you train.

The program combines classroom remote learning with on-site weeks at our training centres, guided by a dedicated mentor. You’ll work with workshop and management teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience, with training covering paperwork, invoicing, warranty claims, and upselling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Arrange bookings and appointments with customers.
• Complete relevant paperwork for customer service and centre records; prepare invoices and process warranty claims.
• Work with workshop and management to deliver a great customer experience.
• Promote accessories and service plans to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Communication

Target driven

Education

GCSE Math/English/Science

Job description

Job description Apprentice Service Advisor - Audi Cheshire Oaks

Learn skills that will set you up for life. Join our fun and friendly team as an Apprentice Service Advisor and start earning right away while you gain your new qualifications. As the automotive industry changes and evolves, so will you - and we'll be right there to support you. This is a place where you can explore new opportunities and career ambitions while learning from the best.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family 24/7 access to healthcare professionals , ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover

What you'll do day to day

• Customer service: Arranging bookings and appointments, interacting with customers face-to-face and on the phone. You will need to positively engage our customers during the time their vehicle is with us.
• Administration: Completing relevant paperwork for customer service and centre records. You'll also need to prepare invoices and process warranty claims - don't worry, we'll train you on all of these!
• Working in a team: Working with all relevant departments including workshop and management to deliver an amazing customer experience.
• Upselling: Promoting the sale of accessories and service plans - again, we'll teach you how to do this.

Training Provided

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centres. Our expert trainers will guide you through the training programme using a combination of e-learning, classroom learning and practical application. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the National Learning Centre.

Qualifications received

On successful completion of this 18 months programme you will receive the following:

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard Helpful skills and qualifications Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

Helpful skills and qualifications

• Punctual and being great at timekeeping
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Great team player and communication skills
• Drive to exceed targets
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Math's, English and Science

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

About the company

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.