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Customer Service Apprenticeship Trade Vehicle Security

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · West Bromwich · posted 8 September 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
23 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to customer enquiries professionally
  • Providing first-class customer service to customers, suppliers and colleagues
  • Assisting customers with product information and order updates
  • Supporting the sales team with customer quotations and order processing
  • Building positive relationships with new and existing customers
  • Processing invoices and customer paperwork accurately
  • Supporting payroll administration and maintaining records
  • Assisting with stock checks and monitoring inventory levels
  • Helping to place orders for stock when required
  • Updating customer records and company databases
  • Filing and maintaining accurate documentation
  • Handling customer queries and resolving issues where appropriate, escalating when necessary
  • Working closely with colleagues to ensure customers receive a high level of service
  • Participating fully in apprenticeship training and development activities

Your training

  • As well as working towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues 
  • In addition to a workplace mentor, you will receive support throughout your apprenticeship from a dedicated mentor from the Employment and Skills Team   

Where it leads

On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress onto a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship within the company or a job placement. 

About Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 27, Trading Estate, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7TW

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