Job Description
BMW & MINI Customer Service Apprentice - Parts Advisor
Application Deadline: 24 June 2026
Department: Parts
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Reporting To: Ben Smith
Compensation: £18,000 / year
🚗 Kickstart Your Career with Vines Group – Become a BMW/MINI Parts Advisor of the Future! 🔧
Hours: 45 Hours per week Monday - Friday - No WEEKENDS!
Vines Group are a private family owned business with retailers across Surrey and Sussex; in 2020 we celebrated 40 years in association with BMW and MINI.
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to begin your journey to becoming a qualified BMW and MINI Parts Advisor. You will achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training as well as building up confidence and gaining valuable work experience whilst undertaking the role.
Most of your 12 month apprenticeship will be on-the job training based at our centre with a mentor within your department to oversee your work-based learning. A BMW representative will also visit you usually on a 12 weekly basis to set performance targets and ensure any development needs are being met.
The classroom sessions will be offsite and delivered at the BMW Group Training Academy based in Reading, Berkshire. You will also receive the added benefit of Functional Skills support during their programme if required.
On successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship, the qualifications attained will be:
- IMIAL Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service
- IMIAL Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service
- BMW Parts Advisor Accreditation
Your qualifications don't stop there! Following on from completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a fantastic foundation to continue your career within the automotive industry.
To read some of our current Apprentices stories, please click here
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
🚗 Be the go-to expert for BMW parts, helping customers and technicians find exactly what they need.
📦 Pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately, making sure everything arrives on time.
🔍 Learn how to identify vehicle parts using industry-leading systems and technology.
🤝 Deliver outstanding customer service, building relationships and creating great experiences.
💡 Spot opportunities to recommend additional products and help drive sales.
📊 Help manage stock, keep inventory accurate and ensure the parts department runs smoothly.
🎯 Work alongside experienced BMW professionals while gaining a recognised qualification.
🚀 Develop valuable skills, earn while you learn, and kick-start a long-term career in the automotive industry.
No two days are the same – you'll be learning, problem-solving and playing a key role in keeping our customers moving.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire and commitment to learn with an interest in development and progression
- Passionate about the automotive industry
- Hardworking
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Reliable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Must have a ‘can do’ attitude
Application Criteria
Applicants are required to have, or are predicted to obtain, 3 GCSEs at grades A*-C / 9-4 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:
- English
- Maths
- One other subject
Benefits
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Awesome Team: Work with friendly, passionate people who love what they do.
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Exciting Challenges: Keep things interesting with new tasks and challenges every day.
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Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
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Training Provided: Don’t worry if you’re new to this; we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed!
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24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
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Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
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Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
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Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
- Enhanced Parental Benefits
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Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
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Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
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Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more.
What makes a great team? Different people, different strengths. At Vines, we believe diversity drives success. So even if you don’t tick every box — go for it anyway.
You’re more than your CV. Your personality, your mindset, your potential — that’s what really matters to us.
