Group 1 Volkswagen New Southgate Service Advisor Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning Limited; Southgate (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Travel and accommodation for training

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK offers a one-year apprenticeship programme designed to train and develop Customer Service Advisors. You’ll combine formal qualification with extensive product training while in full-time employment at a retailer.

Training includes remote learning and block release weeks at a state-of-the-art centre near Milton Keynes. Successful applicants gain VolkswagenGroup certifications and potential career progression within the retail network or Head Office.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a long-term career focus.
• Ability to arrange bookings, communicate with customers, and handle inquiries.
• Willingness to liaise with workshop and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: arrange bookings, speak with customers face to face and on the phone, keep customers informed throughout their vehicle’s time with us.
• Administration: complete paperwork for customer service and centre records, prepare invoices, process warranty claims.
• Teamwork: liaise with departments including workshop and management to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Promotion: assist with the sale of accessories and service plans.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Teamwork

Promotion

Job description

Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry.

The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.

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):

Brand specific certifications

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.