Horizon Honda Christchurch - Service/Parts Advisor Apprenticeship


Company:	Inspiro Learning
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset,, BH23 7LQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Programme name Customer Service Practitioner Standard (Level 2) 14 months

At Honda, The Power of Dreams drives us to create intelligent products that enhance mobility and increase the joy in people’s lives.

We continue to draw inspiration from the visionary ideas of our namesake, Soichiro Honda. He saw incredible power in the freedom of mobility and used his imagination to change the world. It is this mindset that guides us to help move people forward and protect the future we all share.

We strive to earn the trust and support of the many diverse communities we happily serve, and we’ll always remember who’s in the driver’s seat on the way to a better world for all.

Job description

This a varied role where you will be doing a mix of parts advisor duties and customer service advisor duties.

Our Customer Service Advisors play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

Parts Advisors are responsible for ordering, selling, and managing stock control on a wide range of vehicle parts and accessories. Duties may vary from employer to employer but will typically include:

Every day is different will look different so the role may vary. Some duties on a day-to-day basis may include:

Customer Service: Arranging bookings and appointments, talking to customers both face to face and on the phone, communicating with the customer throughout the time that their vehicle is with us.

Administration: Completion of relevant paperwork for customer service and centre records, preparation of invoices, processing of warranty claims.

Teamwork: Liaison with all the relevant departments including workshop and management to deliver an amazing customer experience.

Advising customers on how to solve a problem with their vehicle.

Taking orders from customers both face to face and over the phone.

Maintaining an ordered stock room and finding parts from stock.

Raising invoices for parts sold.

Liaising with other members of staff.

Working alongside on-site Service Technicians to ensure they have the parts needed to complete their daily work.

Training Provided

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Honda Institute, in Bracknell, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Honda Institute.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):

Level 2 customer Service Practitioner

Honda Aftersales Operating Standard

Future prospects

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network.

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