Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Colchester

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:

lyn Hopkin Kia Colchester, your trusted Kia dealership on Ipswich Road in Colchester (CO4 9TF) serving drivers throughout Colchester, Ardleigh, Essex and surrounding areas. As the premier Kia dealer in Colchester, we specialise in new Kia cars, approved used Kia vehicles, servicing, parts and aftersales support.

At Kia Colchester, our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional customer service across every part of your car-buying journey. Whether you’re searching for the latest Kia Sportage, Kia Niro, Kia Sorento, EV6, EV9, or hybrid and electric vehicles, we offer an extensive range of models to suit all needs and budgets.

Our Colchester Kia showroom is conveniently located for motorists near the A120 and A12, making us easily accessible for customers across Essex and East England. From test drives and tailored finance options to expert vehicle servicing by Kia-trained technicians using genuine Kia parts, you’ll find all your motoring needs under one roof.

We also support the Kia Motability Scheme, helping eligible drivers lease a brand-new Kia with inclusive insurance, breakdown cover and maintenance.

Visit Kia Colchester today to explore our fantastic new and used stock, book a service, or speak with our knowledgeable team — trusted locally for quality vehicles and outstanding aftercare.

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