Introduction

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

About the Employer

Based in Brixton, Plymouth, our Kia showroom has a range of new and used vehicles on show. With an expert team always on hand to help answer your questions and give you advice, you can discover the Kia range with confidence.

We’re also proud to offer the Motability scheme for our Kia vehicles along with a fully wheelchair friendly and accessible site. We have a wide range of vehicles available through the Motability scheme and with our in-house Motability experts, we’ll help you find the perfect car to match your needs.

Here at the Brixton premises, we have a fully integrated workshop capable of providing you, our customer, with the full range of aftersales services such as MOT’s, general repairs and more. All of our replacement parts are manufacturer quality and our technicians are manufacturer trained too.
When using Murray Kia you’re guaranteed a high quality service.

What You'll Do

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

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

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or C and above
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or C and above

Course Information

Course: Autocare technician (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Apprentices will be expected to work Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed (with the exception of weekends as per the requirements of the dealership).

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: SKILLNET LIMITED

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