Body Repair Instructor

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking a Body Repair Technical Trainer to lead apprenticeship programmes and deliver commercial training across UK training centres. You will share best practices on accident-damaged vehicle repair, and mentor apprentices to work effectively as a team while complying with health and safety standards and company policy.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair with proven experience, and possess excellent communication skills to inspire

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Automotive Body Repair.
• Proven track record in modern repair techniques and technology.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire learners.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Full driving licence and ability to travel.
• Willingness to travel to other UK training centres to deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver apprenticeship training to high standards and in a safe manner.
• Use appropriate training methods and training aids.
• Assist team leader and automotive manager to maintain discipline and safety in the workshop.
• Assist with VQ compilation for trainees and awarding body documentation.
• Assess trainees to awarding body standards to progress to qualifications.
• Develop training and assessment processes.
• Keep up to date with industry methods and technology to keep training relevant.
• Provide welfare support for apprentices and employers as required.

Skills

Level 3 Automotive Body Repair

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Organisation

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Full driving licence

Willing to travel to training centres

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair

Job description

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4.30pm

About the role

As a Body Repair Technical Trainer, you’ll be responsible for training Bodyshop apprentices and delivering commercial training courses. As well as sharing knowledge and best practice about the repair of accident-damaged vehicles, you will support apprentices to work effectively as a team, complying with health and safety regulations and company policy.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience and hold an industry recognised Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Body Repair. You should have excellent communication and influencing skills and be able to inspire apprentices to succeed in the automotive industry.

Day-to-day duties

• Carrying out apprenticeship training to high standards and in a safe manner, subject to health and safety, COSHH and other mandatory regulations.
• Using appropriate training methods and using training aids.
• Assisting the team leader and automotive manager to maintain good levels of discipline and safety within the workshop.
• Controlling the compiling of VQs for trainees and completing awarding body documentation.
• Assessing trainees to standards set by awarding bodies to allow learners to progress towards vocational qualifications and modern apprenticeships.
• Assisting the development of training and assessment processes.
• Keeping up to date with current industry methods and technological developments to ensure training is relevant.
• Providing welfare support for apprentices and employers when required.

Essential skills

• Level 3 qualification in Automotive Body Repair or equivalent.
• A proven track record in modern repair techniques and technology within the industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire learners.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to listen and support apprentices during their training.
• A full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year.
• Flexibility, as travel to other UK training centres to carry out training may be required.

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Assessing or training skills.
• ATA Senior Panel Technician qualification.
• Welding abilities or AOM-009 qualification.
• Paint refinishing experience.

In return for your skills, you’ll receive one of the best employee benefits packages in the automotive industry, including free healthcare, pension, life assurance and generous staff discounts.