Trainee Alloy Wheel Technician

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Glasgow is seeking an Alloy Wheel Technician. You will be responsible for small repairs and paintwork for alloy wheels, including balancing and applying paint. Ideal candidates are energetic, have a good eye for detail, and can work independently. The company offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and generous employee benefits. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to employee development and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Annual leave starting from 33 days

Private healthcare

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Energetic and self-motivated individual.
• Ability to work independently and possess great people skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing alloy wheels for paintwork.
• Carrying out small alloy wheel repairs.
• Removing and refitting tyres.
• Balancing wheels after repairs.
• Mixing paint for wheels.
• Applying paint products to a high standard.

Skills

Good eye for detail

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to work on initiative

Job description

We offer our Alloy Wheel Technicians:

• Competitive salary plus benefits
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses – terms and conditions apply
• Hillington BMW/MINI
• 44 hours per week
• Starting from 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Salary review twice per year
• Excellent opportunities to continue training and career progression
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare and sick pay coverMaternity and paternity packages

Hours

Full time: Monday - Thursday 8am – 5.30pm and Friday 8am - 4.30pm

About the role

As an Arnold Clark Alloy Wheel Technician, it will be your role to carry out small repairs and paintwork to alloy wheels, as well as milling and cutting diamond-cut alloys.

The right person for the role should be energetic and self-motivated. It’s important that you can work on your own initiative, and have great people skills.

Day-to-day duties

• Preparing alloy wheels for paintwork
• Carrying out small alloy wheel repairs
• Removing and refitting tyres
• Balancing wheels after they’ve been repaired
• Mixing paint to apply to wheels
• Applying paint products correctly and to a high standard

Essential skills

• A good eye for detail
• The ability to multi-task
• Willingness to work on your own initiative

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.