Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Ashington

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:
Allingtons are a family run dealership business established in 1948 and a well know name in the local area. Formerly trading as Milburn Motors and Milburn of Ashington (Vauxhall), we are the home for Kia, Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall in Northumberland. Our aim is to provide the very best service and experience for our customers choosing their latest new or used cars in Ashington and across Northumberland.

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

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