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Apprentice Smart Repair Technician

Arnold Clark · GTG Training Limited
Location
GLASGOW, Scotland
Postcode
G52 4FA
Salary
£16,776 per year
Hours per week
39h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Application deadline
2 December 2026
Posted
4 November 2026
Minimum grades
National 4 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

We’re recruiting for enthusiastic Apprentice Smart Repair Technicians to work in various locations across Scotland.   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 Hillington BMW/MINI. 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 how to polish vehicles, carry out minor body repairs and refinish vehicles to manufacturers’ specifications.  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 National 4 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject or accredited equivalent.  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 manufacturer specification.  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. 

Requirements

National 4 or above in Maths, English and a traditional science or technical subject or accredited equivalent. Literate, numerate, reliable and keen to learn. Good basic grasp of hand skills. Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team. Ability to understand importance of timescales and deadlines. Ability to multi-task. Able to understand job cards and vehicle manufacturer specifications. Subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.

Skills

Vehicle body repairVehicle refinishingPolishingMinor body repairsHand skillsAttention to detailCommunicationProfessional mannerWorking to manufacturer specificationsUnderstanding job cardsMulti-taskingTeam workingInitiativeWorkshop safety

Required qualifications

Essential
National 4 · Maths · Grade 4+
Essential
National 4 · English · Grade 4+
Essential
National 4 · Science or technical subject · Grade 4+
Essential
SVQ · Vehicle Refinishing · Grade Level 2

About Arnold Clark

Contact name
Lauren Macdonald
Contact phone
01414064868
Contact email
lauren.macdonald2@arnoldclark.com
If this one works out

This role is in Glasgow. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£700 a month.

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