Parts Apprentice

Arnold Clark Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Free lunches

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is hiring Parts Apprentices across Scotland to train toward a recognised Level 3 Parts Operations qualification. You will gain hands-on experience in a busy Parts department, with a dedicated mentor and three days of introductory training at our centres.

You’ll receive support to achieve your driving licence in year two, plus access to training via our Parts Academy and GTG Training, with regular assessments as you progress toward the qualification.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in parts and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good literacy and numeracy.”

Responsibilities

• Receiving and dispatching parts in a timely and professional manner.
• Dealing with enquiries, internal and external, face to face or over the phone.
• Sourcing and pricing parts.
• Working with various online systems.
• Assisting with stock management.
• Liaising with other departments within Arnold Clark.

Skills

Maths

English

Communication

Education

National 4 Maths/English/one other subject

Job description

We have exciting opportunities across Scotland for Parts Apprentices to join Arnold Clark and work towards a recognised qualification.

At the end of your training, you'll have gained a Level 3 Parts Operations qualification and hands-on experience in an Arnold Clark Parts department.

You’ll also receive:

• A mentor to support you in the workplace.
• Three daysof 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.
• Information packs and an invite to our virtual open day before you start.
• 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

Hours

Full time: 39 hours per week.

Ready to earn while you learn?

As a Parts Apprentice at Arnold Clark, you will get valuable experience within our busy Parts department, with the opportunity to put theory into practice in a fast-paced working environment. As well as receiving on-the-job training, you'll be trained at our in-house Parts Academy and GTG Training, while being regularly assessed as you work towards a Level 3 Parts Operations qualification.

This role would suit someone who is self-motivated, willing to learn and enjoys working with others while delivering a high standard of customer service. A career progression plan can be put in place for those looking to develop their career further.

• Receiving and dispatching parts in a timely and professional manner.
• Dealing with enquiries, internal and external, either face to face or over the phone.
• Sourcing and pricing parts.
• Working with various online systems.
• Assisting with stock management.
• Liaising with other departments within the company.
• Working with a team in a busy environment.

Essential skills

• You must have gainedNational 4 or above in Maths, English and one other subject (or accredited equivalent).
• Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to learn and listen to instructions.
• Ability to build good relationships with your team and other departments.
• Ability to ask questions and learn quickly on the job.
• Willing to 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: