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 accomodation 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:
Here at Allen Motor Group, we take great pride in providing our customers with a level of service that is second-to-none. This means we only ever employ those candidates that meet our exacting standards and fulfil the promises made to our customers. With a history stretching back over a century, we like to believe we know about superb service, so look forward to welcoming others to our team who demand nothing but the best. The employment opportunities available at Allen Motor Group are as varied as can be, with everything from new and used car sales executives that will be customer facing, to back-office staff who excel in accounting, administration and more. Of course, our workshops also feature many career opportunities, with the chance for qualified technicians to join our team at various locations across the south of England from Bath in the west, through the Midlands, Berkshire and London, to Kent and Essex.

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

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