Apprentice Smart Repair Technician

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 11.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tools provided

Mentor support

Intro training

Licence help

Free lunches

Employee benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Arnold Clark Group is seeking enthusiastic Apprentice Smart Repair Technicians to train across Scotland. You will travel to Glasgow for SVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Refinishing and related body repair units, supported by mentors and a structured training path.

You will learn to polish, perform minor body repairs and refinish to manufacturer specs, while developing important workshop skills and safety practices in a collaborative team.

Formación

• National 4 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject or accredited equivalent.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Good basic hand skills.

Responsabilidades

• Repair and prepare vehicles to manufacturer specifications.
• Keep workshop clean and tidy.
• Liaise with mentors and supervisors for tasks.

Conocimientos

Maths

English

Science/Tech

Hand skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

National 4 or above in Maths, English and science

Descripción del empleo

We’re recruiting for enthusiastic Apprentice Smart Repair Technicians to work in various locations across Scotland.

As part of completing the qualification, you will need to travel to Glasgow to complete your SVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Refinishing as well as additional body repair units and other essential repair skills.

We offer:

• Your own tools, uniform, boots and overalls.
• A mentor to support you in the workplace.
• One week 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

Hillington BMW/MINI.

Hours

Full time: 39 hours per week.

Ready to earn while you learn?

This is a new bespoke hybrid role which allows the lucky candidates to be trained on how to repair every aspect of body damage to our vehicles – exterior, interior, glass, removing and refitting of trims.

As an Apprentice Smart Repair Technician, you’ll prepare vehicles for refinishing as you train towards your Level 2 in Vehicle Refinishing. You’ll also be trained in how to polish vehicles, carry out minor body repairs and refinish vehicles to manufacturers’ specifications.

The right person for this role will have excellent communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail and plenty of enthusiasm. You’ll also be able to carry yourself in a professional manner.

• Repairing and preparing vehicles in a logical manner to return the vehicle to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Carrying out general housekeeping in the workshop.
• Liaising with mentors and supervisors to carry out any necessary tasks.
• Working safely while completing workshop tasks.
• Completing polishing operations after refinishing.
• Completing finishing operations and learning to apply topcoats.

Essential skills

• You’ll have gainedNational 4 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject or accredited equivalent.
• Literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn.
• A good basic grasp of hand skills.
• The ability to work on your own initiative, or as part of a team.
• The ability to understand the importance of timescales and deadlines.
• The ability to multi-task.
• Be able to understand job cards and what’s needed to return a vehicle to manufacturer specification.

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

We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). It’s best to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

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