Job Description

Are you over 16 and looking for a brand-new career or a fresh start? The UK's largest independently owned car retailer is now recruiting for Apprentice Mechanics.


As an Arnold Clark Apprentice, you'll get paid while you get qualified!


And at the end of your training, you'll have a Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 qualification and hands-on experience in one of our Service departments.

You'll also receive:

Your own tools, uniform, boots and overalls. A mentor to support you in the workplace. Two weeks 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

Various branches across Dundee.

Hours

This is a full-time role, 39 hours a week.

Ready to earn while you learn?

You'll attend one of our dedicated training centres, GTG Training, for two weeks' initial training and then throughout your apprenticeship. You'll also regularly be assessed at work to make sure you're on track for success.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's willing to learn and wants to advance their career. You'll need to have loads of enthusiasm for the work and be able to take instructions and advice from your mentor in a workplace environment. At the end of the qualification, there are also some fantastic career opportunities on offer for successful participants.

Day-to-day duties

Working with wheels and tyres. Basic servicing, including car health checks. Working with steering and suspension. Carrying out MOT preparation. Putting theory into practice in the workplace. Learning about electrical fault diagnostics. Filming videos of work done to build trust with customers. Overhauling major components.

Essential skills

National 4 or above (or accredited equivalent) in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject. Good standards of literacy and numeracy. Reliable and keen to learn. Able to work as a team and on your own initiative. Ability to take instruction. Willingness to ask questions and listen.

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.