Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Wakefield

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-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:
Piccadilly’s success is built on the strength of its people and our commitment to treat our customers as we ourselves would expect to be treated. We look for professional, talented individuals who want to become part of a privately-owned franchised Dealer Group and are passionate about delivering our commitment to our customers. Working for Piccadilly will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in the industry with all the support you need. Piccadilly have represented the Kia Brand since 2006. Today we have one of the most up to date model line ups, including a range of fully electric vehicles, which we are selling from our newly refurbished Dealerships. Our business is built on treating all our customers in the same manner we ourselves would expect to be treated. Piccadilly Motors represents the Kia Brand from its premises on Boroughbridge Road in Knaresborough, covering Harrogate and the surrounding areas in North Yorkshire. Our other Kia Dealership is on Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, covering West Yorkshire.

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