Parts Apprenticeship

Job purpose: 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 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:

o 33 days’ annual leave

o Flexible leave

o Generous employee discounts

o Private healthcare

o Workplace pension

o …and much more

What will I 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.

What Skills will I learn?

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.

What qualifications or qualities are required? 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.