The Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship programme will support the apprentice to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a fully qualified and accredited Kia vehicle technician,qualifying them to be responsible for:
Servicing vehicles
Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
Advising the Service Advisor about faults and required repairs
Contact with customers about work required
Diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle faults
Training:Kia Apprenticeship Programme operates using a 12-week cycle. Within each 12-week period, apprentices will receive the following teaching learning and assessment:
One college block attendance with teaching delivered by dedicated Tutors (both via Virtual Classroom Training and face to face at the Kia Academy in Derby)
One workplace visit face to face with their dedicated Skills Coach
One tripartite progress review involving the Apprentice, Skills Coach and their workplace mentor
One 1:1 teaching session with their dedicated Skills Coach via virtual classroom
Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the Kia Technician Apprenticeship, apprentices have the opportunity to transition into Senior Technician, Master Technician, EV Specialist, and Service/Aftersales Manager roles
Kia is committed to growing the automotive talent pool with Electric Vehicle Specialists
Employer Description:We began selling cars and vans way back in 1991, and our missions when we started is still unchanged today; to make vehicle buying and servicing easy and affordable and to treat people like we would like to be treated. Simply put, if you’re happy, we’re happy! We do everything we can to get you the best car or van at a price you can easily afford whilst making the experience stress-free.
We’re approved used car specialists, and stock over 1786 used cars including 420 used Vauxhall cars as well as new vans and used vans. What’s more, our Pentagon dealerships take care of all your servicing and maintenance, parts, accident repair and warranty requirements. All this ensures you’re guaranteed an exceptional level of service. We’re also a proud supporter of the Motability scheme, helping those in need to retain the freedom of mobility.
We use over 25 years of experience in the industry to give you the best possible service, making sure that your time with us is enjoyable and stress-free.
Although we’ve grown to become one of the largest dealer groups in the UK, we haven’t forgotten how important our customers are. We don’t believe in high-pressure selling; we encourage our customers to take their time and make a decision that’s right for them
Our industry is ever changing and evolving and providing learning & development opportunities for our colleagues ensures we stay ahead of this. Supporting our colleagues to develop their knowledge and continuously improve themselves is always on our agenda! Whether you're looking at a career in Parts, Sales or Service or thinking of apprenticeship to take your first steps not just into a job, but a career!
Our colleagues drive our success and play a pivotal role in achieving our vision of delivering 100% positive colleague, customer and community experience.
We thrive on having a high-performance culture where our colleagues can enjoy a positive working environment that is inclusive, recognises performance and provides outstanding personal growth opportunities.
We want to hear from talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, want to feel empowered to do their best, have a desire to learn and want to be part of a successful growing business.
As a business we recognise the value in having colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, with different experiences and varied skills. The means the role requirements on our vacancies should be seen as a guide, not a checklist, and we would encourage you to apply for roles where you see your skills and competencies could align.
We can’t wait to hear from you!Working Hours :Apprentices will be expected to work Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
(With exception of weekends as per the requirement of the dealership).
40-hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
