Apprentice Mechanic

Arnold Clark; Warrington; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Generous employee discounts

Free lunches at training facilities

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in Warrington is recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics. You’ll be paid while you train and work toward an Autocare Level 2 qualification with hands-on experience in our Service departments.

You’ll receive a mentor, dedicated training at GTG centres, two weeks of initial training, and support to gain your driving licence with free lessons and two test attempts. Full-time role, 39 hours weekly, with lunches provided during training.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and a science/technical subject or equivalent.
• Be literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.
• Ability to build relationships with other departments.
• Not afraid to ask questions and take instruction.
• Willingness to work in a practical environment and learn new skills.
• Enthusiasm to pursue a career in automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GCSE Maths English Science

Literacy & Numeracy

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths English Science

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 an Autocare Level 2 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.
• We'll help you 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

Warrington Motorstore.

Hours

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

Ready to earn while you learn?

As an Arnold Clark apprentice, you'll attend one of our dedicated training centres, GTG, for two weeks' initial training, and receive classroom training throughout your apprenticeship. You'll also regularly be assessed in the workplace 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

• You'll have gainedGCSE 4-9 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject, or accredited equivalent.
• You must be literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.
• The ability to build key relationships with other departments.
• You won't be afraid to ask questions.
• Willingness to work in a practical environment.
• Eagerness to learn new things.
• Ability to take instruction and use your own initiative.

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