Vindis Audi Bedford - Service Advisor Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning Limited; Elstow; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Vindis Audi Bedford offers an apprenticeship to train as a Customer Service Advisor, coordinating vehicle servicing and repairs and delivering excellent customer service. The program combines virtual learning with face-to-face weeks at a state-of-the-art training centre, including travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre for training.

Upon completion, you’ll gain Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner and brand certifications, with earning potential and progression within the VWG

Qualifications

• GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) in English, Maths and one other subject.
• Customer service and teamwork are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dealership environment.

Responsibilities

• Customer service: arrange bookings and communicate with customers.
• Administration: complete relevant paperwork and process invoices/warranty claims.
• Teamwork: liaise with workshop and management to deliver a great customer experience.
• Promotion: assist with selling accessories and service plans.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Teamwork

Promotion

Education

GCSE English & Maths + one other subject

Job description

Job title : Vindis Audi Bedford - Service Advisor Apprenticeship
Vacancy ID : 14399
Investor Group : Vindis Group Ltd
Site : Bedford Audi
Postcode : MK42 9XF
Recruitment Advisor : Mya Howard
Recruiter email :
Hourly rate : 8
Specialism : Service Advisor Apprenticeship
Programme Name : Customer Service Practitioner Standard (Level 2)
Anticipated Interview Date : 2026-12-14 00:00:00
Anticipated start date : 2026-01-04 00:00:00
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Job description :

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. Our Customer Service Advisors play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

This is a varied role where you will work with all departments bringing a friendly and energetic approach to your daily work.

Every day is different within the Service Department so the role will vary. Some duties on a day-to-day basis may include:

• Customer Service: Arranging bookings and appointments, talking to customers both face to face and on the phone, communicating with the customer throughout the time that their vehicle is with us.
• Administration: Completion of relevant paperwork for customer service and centre records, preparation of invoices, processing of warranty claims.
• Teamwork: Liaison with all the relevant departments including workshop and management to deliver an amazing customer experience.
• Promotion: assisting with the sale of accessories and service plans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

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 centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre, in Milton Keynes, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

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 Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

Qualifications received

On successful completion of the one-year apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):

• Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard
• Brand specific certifications

Future prospects

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Once qualified, the earning potential for a Customer Service Advisor is between £20,000 and £30,000, so it is well worth considering the future opportunities that lay beyond the apprenticeship. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Brief Overview of the Vacancy : This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to train as a qualified Customer Service Advisor, developing the skills to deliver excellent customer service while coordinating vehicle servicing and repairs. It's an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual looking to build a long-term career in the automotive industry, with excellent earning potential and progression opportunities upon completion.

Qualifications required : GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in English, Maths and one other subject.

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.

'Equivalent' grades include:

• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal Qualities : Our ideal Customer Service Advisor apprentice will be an outgoing, confident, and approachable problem solver who can deliver excellent customer service.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service

Things to consider : As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

The closing date for this vacancy is 24/11/2026 and interviews are expected to be held week co