Apprentice Parts Advisor

Would you like to learn about vehicle parts, processing orders, storing parts, stock control and offering great customer service?

Would you like to gain a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in vehicle parts principles equivalent to 3 A levels?

If so, keep reading...

We are the UK's largest Kubota Dealership offering an end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture. By committing to this Apprenticeship, you would join an experienced and knowledgeable team to learn what it takes to be a great Parts Advisor, be part of a great team and offer industry leading customer service.

It's likely you are a school or college leaver so whilst we want to know about your education and experience so far, what we are really interested in is hearing what you are passionate about, what you want to achieve and what you have to offer.

**Course length**

2 years with approximately 24 weeks in college on a block release system. This means that you would stay at the college for 2-3 weeks at a time with accommodation, travel and food costs covered. The college that supports this Apprenticeship is Coleg Cambria Llysfasi near Ruthin, North Wales. Following this, continual technical training will be delivered at Kubota’s training centre in Oxfordshire.

**Why should I apply?**

A Kubota apprenticeship is an opportunity to be part of the future of parts logistics and “earn while you learn”. By successfully completing a Kubota apprenticeship, you will achieve an industry approved qualification at the same time as gaining fantastic hands-on practical skills through a manufacturer backed scheme and earning a wage.

This industry approved training content is designed to allow future parts sales staff to progress into positions within Kubota dealerships across the UK.

During your apprenticeship you will be working with the latest technology, developing knowledge with machinery and IT systems.

**What are the key benefits?**
- Industry-approved City and Guilds qualification
- Run by Kubota trained instructors and lecturers
- Manufacturer parts training delivered by Kubota
- Monitors your progress at work and at college to uphold and exceed all required national standards
- Course includes both hands on practical and theory delivered by Kubota’s factory-trained product experts
- Up to date machinery, to ensure apprentices are working on the latest technology

**What qualifications will I gain?**

You will receive a range of qualifications as part of your learning programme. These include:

- Level 3, City & Guilds Diploma in Vehicle Parts Principles
- Essential skills in Numeracy, Literacy and IT
- Customer service skills
- Additional soft skills to help you in the workplace
- Additional non / legislative qualifications
- Equivalent to 3 x A levels
- The course is delivered through both theory and practical means

**Benefits offered**

As an Apprentice, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

- Company bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service.
- Free on site-parking
- Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
- Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family.
- Extensive company training.

**About us**

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in

A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises (we are the UK’s largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: From £6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RDG- PARTAPP1223