Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - East London

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:

Discover Kia East London, your trusted Kia dealership on 1021 Romford Road in Manor Park, East London, offering a wide range of new Kia cars and quality used Kia vehicles for customers across Newham, Ilford, Barking and the wider Essex and London area. As part of the Glyn Hopkin group, our Kia East London showroom provides expert advice on the latest Kia models, flexible Kia finance offers and competitive Kia Motability deals to help you find the right car for your budget and lifestyle. Visit our modern Kia dealership in East London to browse the Kia Picanto, Rio, Ceed, Niro, Sportage, EV6 and more, book a test drive or value your part‑exchange with support from our friendly, knowledgeable team.

Alongside new and used Kia sales, Kia East London also offers approved Kia servicing, MOTs and repairs, using genuine Kia parts and Kia‑trained technicians to keep your car performing at its best. Whether you are searching for a “Kia dealer near me”, a “Kia garage in East London” or “used Kia cars for sale in London”, our convenient Romford Road location, extended opening hours and online enquiry options make it easy to book a Kia service, arrange a test drive or reserve a vehicle from home. Choose Kia East London – part of Glyn Hopkin – for a professional, customer‑focused Kia dealership experience in the heart of East London.

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