Apprentice Mechanic

Arnold Clark Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your own tools

Uniform, boots and overalls

Mentor support

Two weeks introductory training

Driving licence assistance in second年.

Free lunches at training facilities

33 days annual leave

Flexible leave

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics in the United Kingdom. You’ll be paid while you train, earning a Level 2 Autocare qualification and gaining practical service department experience.

You’ll receive support from a mentor, tools, uniform, and two weeks of initial training at dedicated centres. Training includes licence assistance, free lunches, and access to employee benefits such as annual leave, private healthcare, pension and more.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths, English and a science/technical subject or equivalent.
• Literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.
• Ability to build relationships with other departments.
• Willingness to work in a practical environment.
• Eagerness to learn new things.
• Ability to take instruction and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic servicing and health checks.
• Work with wheels, tyres, steering and suspension.
• Assist with MOT preparation.
• Learn electrical fault diagnostics.
• Document and demonstrate work performed to customers.

Skills

GCSE Maths/English

Science or Technical subject

Literate and numerate

Keen to learn

Team player

Take instruction

Education

GCSEs 4–9 Maths English and science/technical or equivalent

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

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.

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