Apprentice Mechanic

Arnold Clark Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your own tools, uniform, boots and над

Mentor to support you in the workplace

Two weeks of introductory training at専

Help to achieve your driving licence (

Free lunches at training facilities

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics in Edinburgh. You will be paid while you learn, and complete the Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 qualification with hands-on experience in one of our Service departments.

As part of the programme you receive your own tools, uniform, boots, and overalls, plus mentoring, two weeks of introductory training at GTG Training, and ongoing on-the-job assessments to keep you on track.

Qualifications

• Must have National 4 or equivalent in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject.
• Good literacy and numeracy standards are required.
• Reliable and keen to learn with a can-do attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team and take instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic servicing, health checks and wheel/tyre work.
• Assist with MOT preparation and electrical fault diagnostics.
• Film videos of work to build trust with customers.
• Attend two weeks of initial training at GTG Training and ongoing site assessments.

Skills

Maths

English

Science/Technical subject

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

National 4+ in Maths, English and Science/Technical

Job description

Are you over 16 and looking for a brand-new career or a fresh start? The UK’s largest independently owned car retailer is now recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics.

As an Arnold Clark Apprentice, you’ll get paid while you get qualified!

And at the end of your training, you’ll have a Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 qualification and hands‑on experience in one of our Service departments.

You’ll also receive:

• Your own tools, uniform, boots and overalls.
• A mentor to support you in the workplace.
• Two weeks of introductory training at our dedicated centres.
• Help to achieve your driving licence in your second year of training with free lessons and two attempts at your test.
• Free lunches at our training facilities.
• All the benefits available to existing Arnold Clark employees:
  • 33 days’ annual leave
  • Flexible leave
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Private healthcare
  • Workplace pension
  • …and much more

Location

Edinburgh Sighthill Vauxhall/Peugeot/Leapmotor.

Hours

This is a full-time role, 39 hours a week.

Ready to earn while you learn?

You’ll attend one of our dedicated training centres, GTG Training, for two weeks’ initial training and then throughout your apprenticeship. You’ll also regularly be assessed at work to make sure you’re on track for success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s willing to learn and wants to advance their career. You’ll need to have loads of enthusiasm for the work and be able to take instructions and advice from your mentor in a workplace environment. At the end of the qualification, there are also some fantastic career opportunities on offer for successful participants.

• Working with wheels and tyres.
• Basic servicing, including car health checks.
• Working with steering and suspension.
• Carrying out MOT preparation.
• Putting theory into practice in the workplace.
• Learning about electrical fault diagnostics.
• Filming videos of work done to build trust with customers.

Essential skills

• National 4 or above (or accredited equivalent) in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Reliable and keen to learn.
• Able to work as a team and on your own initiative.
• Ability to take instruction.
• Willingness to ask questions and listen.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including: