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 Distribution qualification and hands-on experience in an Arnold Clark Parts department.
You’ll also receive:
- A mentor to support you in the workplace.
- Three days 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.
- 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
Edinburgh Seafield Motorstore / Vanstore.
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 Distribution 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.
Day-to-day duties
- 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 gained National 4 or above in Maths, English and one other subject (or accredited equivalent)
- Good levels of literacy and numeracy
- Strong communication skills
- 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.
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.