Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice Technician

Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure the vehicle running at optimum performance Maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem Shadowing qualified Kia Technicians in the workshop to understand and learn how to carefully service and diagnose repair/faults for customer vehicles 

Training:

The 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

Please note that accommodation is provided to apprentices travelling to the Academy for training.

Training Outcome:

A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including a Service Manager, Master Technician and Dealership Principles.

The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the specific interests they may have. 

Employer Description:
Hawkins Motor Group are Cornwall’s longest established family owned car dealership group and since 1933 have been delivering unbeatable value and outstanding customer service. It is our aim to make every aspect of buying and servicing a vehicle easy and our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to ensure this. We are franchised dealers for new cars and commercial vehicles from six major manufacturers: Hyundai, Peugeot, Citroën, KIA, MG and Nissan. We have a large group stock of used cars and commercial vehicles at our dealerships located at St Stephen, St Austell, Blackwater, Truro, Penryn, Hayle and Launceston.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, with some Saturdays required. Shifts to be confirmed (TBC)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working