Apprentice Service Advisor (Automotive/Ford & Slater DAF) - Lincoln
-
Company: FORD & SLATER LIMITED
-
Location: Lincoln, LN4 2NQ
-
Type: Apprenticeship
-
Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
-
Sector: Business and administration
-
Ref: NAS-2000011841
-
Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
-
Start Date: 01/07/2026
-
Positions Available: 1
-
Working Week: Monday to Friday between 08:00 to 17:00. One hour unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
As an Apprentice Service Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for our service department customers. You’ll learn how to handle service bookings, schedule workshop jobs, provide accurate service and repair updates, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction at every stage of the service process.
Training to be Provided
- This apprenticeship is delivered through work-based learning. This means that all training is done at the workplace, eliminating the need to attend college
- The successful candidate will be allocated a tutor who will provide a mixture of interactive online group teaching and 1-1 training monthly
Future Prospects
- The most immediate post-apprenticeship role is that of a fully qualified Service Advisor
- In this capacity, the individual assumes full responsibility for managing customer service interactions, workshop coordination, and vehicle service lifecycle documentation
- This role often serves as the foundation for more advanced career development within the aftersales function
Vacancy Detail
- Welcome and assist customers in person and over the phone in a professional manner
- Book in vehicles for service and repairs, managing workshop schedules effectively
- Liaise with technicians to ensure timely updates and accurate information for customers
- Prepare job cards, estimates, invoices, and ensure compliance with company and manufacturer procedures
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and service history
- Provide a high standard of customer care and help drive service department performance