Job Description

Salary:

Competitive plus benefits

Type of work:

Permanent

Location:

Glasgow

About the role



We're currently recruiting for an experienced Automotive Technical Trainer in Body Repair based at our GTG Training centre in Glasgow.

We offer:

33 days' holiday allowance with room to grow

Private healthcare

Generous retail discounts

Flexible leave

Maternity and paternity packages

Access to training opportunities to grow and develop skills

...and much more!



Hours

Full time:

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.



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.



Our Culture



Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.



To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.



Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.



Benefits



Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:



Discount on new and used vehicles

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance