Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Sheffield

Introduction

All Kia apprenticeships are nationally recognised. In addition, apprentices will be provided with the opportunity to achieve additional recognised qualifications that support apprentices' career development, allowing them to be a recognised & accredited Kia Dealer employee! With industry-leading pass rates.

About the Employer

We began selling cars and vans way back in 1991, and our mission 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 1949 used cars, including 420 used Vauxhall cars, as well as new cars,  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 proud to support the Motability scheme, empowering individuals in need to maintain their independence and mobility.

Our dealerships offer new car sales and used car sales, parts and servicing for Vauxhall, Ford, Peugeot, Citroen, CUPRA, SEAT, Nissan, Renault, Mazda, Dacia, Mitsubishi, BYD and Kia.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

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 Outcome

The Light Vehicle Progression Pathway for the Kia Apprenticeships means that apprentices will undertake their Level 2 Autocare Standard (if not already achieved) and will then be automatically enroled onto the Level 3 Light Vehicle Standard. Giving apprentices the opportunity to qualify for basic servicing sooner!

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts, may work weekends.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: SKILLNET LIMITED