At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers, process sales, and manage stock in a hands-on role.
- Company: Crawfords Group, a leader in agricultural machinery and 4x4 vehicles.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, earn while you learn, and develop essential skills.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with clear progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Dive into the exciting world of automotive farming and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths preferred; strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Overview
Introduction: With this Parts/Trade Supplier apprenticeship, you’ll get involved in everything within the Crawfords Groups.
You will gain lots of hands-on experience.
You have a genuine interest in automotive farming and are excited by the prospect of working with agricultural farming and 4x4 machinery.
About the Employer
Crawford's Agricultural Machinery was founded in October 1980 by Bob Crawford, initially focused on the buying and selling of used farm machinery.
Over the years, their expertise has evolved, and they now specialise in sales, servicing, and parts for farm machinery and 4×4 vehicles.
They are proudly serving customers across Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and beyond and provide the best products, expert advice, and reliable aftersales support.
- What You\'ll Do
- Assist customers & sales
- Provide accurate quotes and product information
- Handle customer queries and resolve issues effectively
- Process sales transactions, invoices, credits, and returns
- Support stock control, including ordering and stock checks
- Work closely with colleagues across the business
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge
- Warehouse Management Training
- Outcome
Short term progression: Parts Advisor/Trade Counter Sales, Warehouse/Stock Controller, Internal Sales Executive.
Skills and Qualifications
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Minimum 5 National (Grade C/4 or above) - 5 or C
- Course Information
- Course: Trade supplier (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Sales, marketing and procurement
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
- Working Arrangements
Working Week: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (overtime as required and alternate Saturdays as agreed)
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
- Training Provider: GTG TRAINING LIMITED
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Part/Trade Supplier Apprenticeship (Crawfords Group) in Charing employer: Crawfords Group (Ashford)
Crawfords Group is an excellent employer that offers a dynamic apprenticeship experience in the agricultural machinery sector, providing hands-on training and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will gain valuable skills while working with knowledgeable colleagues, all within a company that values customer service and community engagement across the South East of England.
