Apprentice Parts Sales Advisor – Automotive / Customer Service (DAF Trucks) - Spalding
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Company: FORD & SLATER LIMITED
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Location: Spalding, PE11 3ZN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000013306
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday Friday, 8.00am- 4.30pm (One early finish per week)
Brief Description
As an Apprentice Parts Advisor with one of the UK’s leading DAF Truck dealerships. You’ll get paid training, hands-on experience, and a Level 3 qualification– plus travel and accommodation to the DAF Academy are covered. A great first step into customer service, vehicle parts, and a long-term career.
Training to be Provided
- As a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist apprentice, you will learn on the job while also receiving structured training to support your development
- 80% of your time will be spent working alongside experienced colleagues at the dealership, gaining hands-on experience and support from a dedicated mentor
- 20% of your working hours will be used for off-the-job training or study time
This off-the-job training is delivered by a qualified tutor through a mix of:
- Six in-person training blocks at the brand-new DAF Apprentice Academy in Nottingham
- Six to ten online sessions in small groups or 1:1 format across the apprenticeship
Additional support and extra sessions are also available if needed, to help you succeed at every stage of your training.
Future Prospects
After this apprenticeship
- A potential full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority within the dealership
- Future prospects are endless
- By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within any other areas of commerce they may be interested in
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice Parts Sales advisor, you'll learn how to work in a fast-paced parts department and develop key skills in:
- Safely storing and organising parts
- Receiving, checking, and handling stock deliveries
- Processing customer orders and payments
- Using computer systems to manage parts and orders
- Identifying, sourcing, and ordering parts for vehicles
- Assisting with customer enquiries and offering product advice when needed
- Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries
- Following key company procedures and working as part of a team