Body Repair Instructor

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• 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!

Full time:
Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm

As a Body Repair Technical Trainer, you’ll be responsible for training Bodyshop apprentices and delivering commercial training courses. You will share knowledge and best practice about the repair of accident‑damaged vehicles, support apprentices to work effectively as a team, and comply with health and safety regulations and company policy.

• Carry out apprenticeship training to high standards and in a safe manner, subject to health and safety, COSHH and other mandatory regulations.
• Use appropriate training methods and training aids.
• Assist the team leader and automotive manager to maintain good levels of discipline and safety within the workshop.
• Control the compiling of VQs for trainees and complete awarding body documentation.
• Assess trainees to standards set by awarding bodies to allow learners to progress towards vocational qualifications and modern apprenticeships.
• Assist the development of training and assessment processes.
• Keep up to date with current industry methods and technological developments to ensure training is relevant.
• Provide welfare support for apprentices and employers when required.

• 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.

• Assessing or training skills.
• ATA Senior Panel Technician qualification.
• Welding abilities or AOM-009 qualification.
• Paint refinishing experience.

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.