Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Derby

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:

NK Motors are the UK’s leading Kia Dealer and a family run business, providing first class motoring services in Derby and Nottingham for over 40 years. With 100’s of new and used vehicles in stock, from family runabouts to prestige and sports cars, we are certain that we will have the right car for you.

And with main-dealer services at both our Derby and Chilwell showrooms, all our vehicles are meticulously inspected and prepared to the highest standards. We care for your car in every way possible, so whether it’s a service, MOT or any type of repair your car may need, our Aftersales Centres and Kia trained technicians can provide you with expert care and advice using state-of-the-art equipment.

Located at the same site as our Chilwell Aftersales Centre our Accident Repair Centre is one of the finest in the East Midlands, if not Britain! Our Kitemark award from the British Standards Institute verifies the fact that we meet the highest national standards of quality and safety. It reflects too, on our ongoing investment in method, materials, equipment and people as it is only by passing stringent tests on all four areas that the Kitemark award is given. No wonder then that we are fully approved by most major insurance companies and manufacturers to repair their vehicles.

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