We’re recruiting for enthusiastic Apprentice Smart Repair Technicians to work in various locations across England.
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
Blackpool Vauxhall / Vanstore.
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 trim/upholstery repairs and how to polish vehicles, carry out minor body repairs and refinish vehicles to manufacturer specification.
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.
Day-to-day duties
- 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 gained GCSE 4-9 or above, or accredited equivalent, in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject
- 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 manufacturers’ specifications
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.