Jobs in east kilbride

We’re recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Vehicle Coachbuilder/Body Assemblers for our specialist coachbuilding facility in East Kilbride. Hours Full time, Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm About the role As a Commercial Vehicle Coachbuilder/Body Assemblers at Arnold Clark, you’ll use your existing skills to construct a range of commercial vehicle bodies, fit components and carry out van conversions within agreed timescales. This role would suit an experienced coachbuilder with a fantastic eye for detail, who takes pride in what they do and is committed to producing work to the highest standards. Day-to-day duties Commercial vehicle coachbuilding and conversion. Working on your own and as part of a team to achieve high quality specification to agreed deadlines. Checking vehicles for damage as they arrive onsite. Safely using plant and equipment, staying compliant with health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE. Recording processes at each stage of the build/conversion. Keeping work spaces tidy and safe at all times. Working off site when required. Attending training courses when required. Essential skills Proven track record in all aspects of commercial coachbuilding. Great communication skills. Self-motivated, proactive approach. Ability to work from CAD drawings. Strong practical working skills. Ability to work to your own initiative and as part of a dynamic team. Fantastic attention to detail. In return for your experience, you’ll receive great working conditions and one of the best employee benefit packages in the automotive industry, including free private healthcare, life assurance and generous discounts on new and used cars. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

Finally. A car sales job that sells itself. Forget suits, ties and devoting your entire life to the showroom floor. Instead, say hello to a car sales role that gives you permission to be yourself, showcase your amazing customer service skills and enjoy every working day to the full. As an Arnold Clark Product Consultant at East Kilbride Toyota, you’ll help us to shake off all those outdated car industry clichés and drive modern car retailing towards a diverse and exciting future. From our comfortable uniforms and range of staff benefits to our five-day working week commission structure, we’re giving you all the tools to succeed – and still enjoy your life outside work. You also don’t need to be a car fanatic to be a Product Consultant (although we like those, too!) All we ask is that you love helping people, have buckets of energy and enthusiasm and can rise to any challenges along the way. Sound like you? Here’s what you’ll do. Deliver outstanding, 5-star service for every customer – that means going the extra mile for everyone who walks through the door. Build and maintain lasting and sincere relationships with customers, both in person and over the phone. Sell the right sales package for the customer, from finance to servicing, with integrity and professionalism at the top of your list. Go out of your way to get customers excited about our incredible range of new and used cars. Shine on camera, as you create and send personalised video presentations to potential customers. Co-ordinate the order and delivery of vehicles and keep everything running smoothly. Meet those monthly sales expectations and customer experience standards like a boss. Work as part of a dynamic team to make sure deadlines are met and we always make good on our promises. Stay in touch with our customers to offer them a great aftersales experience. Make sure you’re on the ball, honest and reliable, staying fully compliant with Finance Conduct Authority legislation. What we need from you… Whether you’ve worked in retail, a call centre or a sales environment, you’ll need a proven ability to deliver fantastic customer service. It’s been the foundation of the company since 1954. Fantastic communication, organisation and people skills – we want people who love what they do! Bags of energy and enthusiasm. An understanding that being organised and remembering the little details helps us to deliver our promises and exceed expectations. The desire to have a career that’s lasting and fulfilling. A full driving licence held for a minimum of 1 year. If you think you’re the right person for this fantastic new opportunity, apply online now. We’re looking forward to meeting you. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. #LI-CM2 Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We’re looking for a dedicated Car Rental Customer Advisor for our Car & Van Rental branch in East Kilbride. Hours Part time; Friday - 8am - 5.30pm, Saturday - 8am - 4pm, Sunday - 10.30am - 4pm and Monday - 8am-5.30pm About the role As part of a busy Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental team, you’ll work with management and other staff members to deliver the excellent service levels our customers have come to expect from us. The right person for the role will be flexible, organised and thoroughly committed to providing a high standard of customer service at all times. Day-to-day duties Delivering a consistently excellent level of customer care, both face-to-face and on the telephone. Using your brilliant communication and organisational skills to ensure your branch’s task list is actioned. Handling customer complaints and queries. Monitoring and controlling expenditure. Running daily reports and ensuring they’re acted on. Ensuring all paperwork and databases are accurately maintained and the workplace is kept tidy. Setting and following action plans and meeting deadlines and targets. Helping to promote the branch and keeping customer experience core to your focus. Handling emails, faxes and checking rental vehicles in and out. Having the flexibility to occasionally cover at other branches. Organising the transport of vehicles for auction. Monitoring and recording mileage, and managing the fleet to minimise off-road time. Disposing of rental vehicles. Essential skills Strong administrative skills. Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to drive and park vehicles, including vans and minibuses. Experience of maintaining and managing fleets. A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months. In return, you’ll receive an employee benefits package that is among the best in the industry, including a company car scheme, Group pension scheme, life assurance and extensive training. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.  

We’re recruiting for a time-served Spray Painter to work in our East Kilbride Motorstore. Hours Full time, Monday to Thursday, 8.00am – 5.30pm, Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm. 44 hour working week, overtime as required, half-hour lunch. About the role Working as part of a busy workshop environment, you’ll work on accident damaged and sales vehicles to restore them to their former glory. You’ll need to be energetic and self motivated, and happy to work on your own initiative to get every job done to a high standard. Day-to-day duties Preparing vehicles for paintwork. Masking vehicles in preparation for paintwork. Carrying out minor damage repairs. Polishing to remove defects from vehicle paintwork. Mixing paint to apply to vehicles. Applying paint products correctly and to a high standard. Essential skills A full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months. The ability to learn new skills quickly. A good eye for detail. The ability to multi-task. Happy to work on your own initiative. You’ll be given full product training as required, with the opportunity to pursue manufacturer training, too. In return for your skills, you’ll receive an industry-leading employee benefit package including private healthcare, life assurance and preferential terms on new and used cars. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to a satisfactory reference and disclosure check. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We’re looking for talented, time-served Mechanics to work at Arnold Clark branches across the UK. Hours Full time, Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm (with 30 minutes’ lunch), Saturday working expected, based on branch requirements. Location East Kilbride Vauxhall About the role Are you ready for your next exciting career move? Arnold Clark, Europe’s largest car retailer, is looking for Mechanics for our workshops across the country. You’ll get the chance to carry out servicing and repairs on an incredible range of manufacturers and models – developing your skills and staying up to date with the latest vehicle technology. In return, you’ll receive one of the best employee benefits packages in the automotive industry. Day-to-day duties Carrying out servicing, repairs and maintenance to high standards. Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment. Repairing or replacing broken or defective parts and resolving defects. Carrying out DVSA vehicle testing (if authorised). Road testing vehicles to check repairs. Maintaining equipment and make sure tools are in good condition. Following checklists to ensure all procedures are completed. Completing all documentation to the required standard. Essential skills A certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3 and solid work experience in the automotive industry. Ability to work in a competent and efficient manner on your own or part of a busy team. Strong communication skills. Good attention to detail. The ability to carry out work to high standards to deadlines. A proactive and enthusiastic approach. Ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions. A full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year. Your technical skills will be rewarded with a competitive salary, training opportunities and excellent working conditions. You’ll also receive life assurance, private health care and generous employee discounts on new and used cars. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We’re recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Vehicle Coachbuilder for our specialist coachbuilding facility in East Kilbride. Hours Full time, Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm About the role As a Commercial Vehicle Coachbuilder at Arnold Clark, you’ll use your existing skills to construct a range of commercial vehicle bodies, fit components and carry out van conversions within agreed timescales. This role would suit an experienced coachbuilder with a fantastic eye for detail, who takes pride in what they do and is committed to producing work to the highest standards. Day-to-day duties Commercial vehicle coachbuilding and conversion. Working on your own and as part of a team to achieve high quality specification to agreed deadlines. Checking vehicles for damage as they arrive onsite. Safely using plant and equipment, staying compliant with health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE. Recording processes at each stage of the build/conversion. Keeping work spaces tidy and safe at all times. Working off site when required. Attending training courses when required. Essential skills Proven track record in all aspects of commercial coachbuilding. Great communication skills. Self-motivated, proactive approach. Ability to work from CAD drawings. Strong practical working skills. Ability to work to your own initiative and as part of a dynamic team. Fantastic attention to detail. In return for your experience, you’ll receive great working conditions and one of the best employee benefit packages in the automotive industry, including free private healthcare, life assurance and generous discounts on new and used cars. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. #LI-CM2 Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

We’re recruiting for an experienced mobile Van Ply Liner and Accessory Fitter to work across various sites. Location Based at our coachbuilding facility at East Kilbride and travelling to different branches. Hours Full time, Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm About the role As a Van Ply Liner and Accessory Fitter, you’ll be a self-motivated and organised person who takes pride in delivering high quality work for our diverse range of clients. Based at our East Kilbride branch and working from a company van, you’ll provide a mobile service across various locations, using your own initiative to achieve the required specification within agreed timescales. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and be familiar with working with vehicle electronic systems, although training can be provided where needed. Day-to-day duties Lining and fitting accessories to vehicles, meeting exact specifications. Organising your own workload and meeting deadlines. Working efficiently on your own. Checking vehicles for damage before and after work is carried out. Liaising with sales staff at branches. Recording processes at each stage of the fitment, and checking work is carried out to the highest standards. Attending training courses in branches and at our GTG Training centres. Keeping your work space and van tidy and safe at all times. Keeping a log of your daily duties. Essential skills Proven track record of commercial vehicle ply lining and accessory fitting, or experience in a similar role. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team environment. Good ability to listen and follow instructions and recommendations. Great communication skills. Strong practical working skills, preferably with experience in electronic vehicle systems. A self-motivated and organised approach. Full, clean driving licence held for a minimum of one year. In exchange for your skills, you’ll receive extensive training and one of the best employee benefits packages in the automotive industry, including free private healthcare, life assurance and generous discounts on new and used cars. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. #LI-CM2 Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

The key responsibilities of the Store Manager will include: Recruiting, training and developing staff. Stock control & management. Back office responsibilities / store administration. Creating a positive environment for both staff and customers. Visual merchandising and replenishment. Loss prevention. These challenges call for solid experience. As an experienced retail manager, this won't faze you - you'll know the ropes and how to drive your team to deliver the best possible service and sales.