At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for an Apprentice Panel Beater to join our Bodyshop department.
You will undertake duties in connection with Panel Beating or Paint Spraying subject to level of skill, experience and knowledge and with appropriate supervision.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm and the salary is £7.55 per hour.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- To attend college as prescribed and subject to your traineeship arrangement, attending all in-house or manufacturer training
- To undertake supervised duties when panel beating/fitting, paint mixing/spraying or associated activities ensuring that work is checked to provide customer satisfaction from the work carried out
- To seek guidance/assistance from your manager where necessary
- To ensure a consistently high level of customer care/satisfaction through the execution of your duties and in accordance with the training you have received
- To be aware of and adhere to all health & safety regulations and policies applicable to your position of environment
- To carry out any other duties that are consistent with the job description as required To carry out any other duties that are consistent with the job description as required that are consistent with the job description as required
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- National 4/5 or Standard Grade Maths & English
- Good IT skills and computer literacy
- The ability to prioritise workload
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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