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Apprentice Licensing Customer Service Assistant

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council · Solihull · posted 30 October 2026

Wage
£24,552 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Starts
1 January 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

To be trained to answer all enquiries in a timely, courteous, and professional manner, ensuring that customer needs are clearly understood, and those enquiries are followed through to conclusion, through the use of effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.

To use own initiative and problem-solving skills to deal with enquiries via a range of communication methods including face to face, telephone, and email.

To be first point of contact for the public and other service users that have made enquiries or requests for services and to ensure they are received and recorded correctly.

To work as part of a team to handle difficult or sensitive issues and customer complaints effectively.

To communicate effectively with customers and take responsibility for keeping accurate and up to date records in accordance with appropriate standards, procedures and quality management systems of the service.

Your training

Face to face workshops every month on the work premises.

Where it leads

There is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship but there is the opportunity to apply for any relevant internal vacancies.

About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Here at Solihull Council we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision. As such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A-C/4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade A-C/4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • The Core Library, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG

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