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Apprentice Panel Beater
Arnold Clark · GTG Training Limited
Location
PAISLEY, Scotland
Postcode
PA3 3BD
Salary
£16,276 – £16,776 per year
Hours per week
39h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Application deadline
31 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 are looking for enthusiastic Apprentice Panel Beaters to work in various Arnold Clark branches across Scotland while gaining an industry-recognised qualification.
At the end of your training, you’ll have a Level 3 Body Repair qualification and hands-on experience in an Arnold Clark Bodyshop.
You’ll also receive:
• 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:
o 33 days’ annual leave
o Flexible leave
o Generous employee discounts
o Private healthcare
o Workplace pension
o …and much more
Ready to earn while you learn?
As an Apprentice Panel Beater for Arnold Clark, you will work closely with mentors and supervisors to learn all aspects of body repair, including refitting body panels and trims, welding and body alignment. This role would suit someone with good practical and communication skills.
As well as extensive training in a fast-paced workplace, you will also work towards gaining a Level 3 qualification in Body Repair, putting you on the road to a successful career in the automotive industry.
What Skills will I learn?
Day-to-day duties
• Repairing vehicle damage to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Carrying out general housekeeping in the bodyshop.
• Liaising with mentors and supervisors to carry out tasks.
• Removing and refitting vehicle body panels and trims.
• Applying body fillers to rectify panels.
• Setting up and testing equipment.
Essential skills
• You must have National 4 or above or an accredited equivalent in Maths, English and a traditional science or a technical subject.
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Great communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work safely while completing workshop tasks.
• A professional and responsible attitude.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.
Requirements
National 4 or above or an accredited equivalent in Maths, English and a traditional science or a technical subject. Good standards of literacy and numeracy. Great communication and listening skills. Ability to work safely while completing workshop tasks. A professional and responsible attitude. Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
Skills
Repairing vehicle damage to manufacturers' specificationsRemoving and refitting vehicle body panels and trimsWeldingBody alignmentApplying body fillers to rectify panelsSetting up and testing equipmentCommunication skillsListening skillsAbility to work safely in workshop environmentAttention to detailMulti-taskingTeam workWorking on own initiativeFollowing instructions
Required qualifications
Essential
National Qualification · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
National Qualification · English · Grade 4
Essential
National Qualification · Science or Technical Subject · Grade 4
About Arnold Clark
Contact name
Elise Cameron
Contact phone
01414064868
Contact email
elise.cameron@arnoldclark.com