Arnold Clark
Mechanic at Arnold Clark
People in this role may also be known as vehicle mechanics and technicians or technician.
20 workers in this role at Arnold Clark have taken the survey.
How much does Arnold Clark pay mechanics?
Mechanic employees at Arnold Clark are typically paid £6.70–15.10 an hour, based on data from 20 employees.
What is management like for mechanic employees at Arnold Clark?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do mechanics think Arnold Clark head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
18% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 17 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do mechanics at Arnold Clark feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 15 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
No targets to sell, so no pressure from management
Worst thing
Lack of effort from others, rarely get a proper break
Product Genius, January 2021
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for mechanics to book a holiday at Arnold Clark?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
58% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 19 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for mechanics to take sick leave at Arnold Clark?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
65% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 17 job reviews
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People get proper breaks
Do mechanics at Arnold Clark get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
84% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 19 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Good hourly rate and benefits
Worst thing
No respect, no progression, no challenge
Employee, June 2021
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What is career progression like for mechanics at Arnold Clark?
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Enough training
Do mechanics get enough training when they start at Arnold Clark?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
70% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 20 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Opportunities to progress
Are mechanics given support to progress at Arnold Clark?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 18 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Latest reviews from mechanics at Arnold Clark
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Best thing
Different jobs everyday, no two days are the same. Good learning opportunities on jobs you maybe haven’t done before
Worst thing
The money is very poor for the work you put in, tools you have to buy, knowledge you’re expected to have and how quickly you are expected to complete jobs.
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
Most of the people I work with.
Overall good job satisfaction.Worst thing
Lack of communication.
Some of the working conditionsvehicle technician, May 2020
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How Arnold Clark ranks
Arnold Clark ranks 19th to work for in vehicle mechanic or technician employers