Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Bournemouth

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 are commited to growing the automotive talent pool with Electric Vehicle Specialists

Employer Description:
The Hendy Group’s illustrious family-led heritage stretching back for 160 years is why our customers keep coming back time and time again. Our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values, with honesty, quality, care and customer service still at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859. Our industry is ever changing and evolving and providing learning & development opportunities for our colleagues ensures we stay ahead of this. Supporting our colleagues to develop their knowledge and continuously improve themselves is always on our agenda! Whether you're looking at a career in Parts, Sales or Service or thinking of apprenticeship to take your first steps not just into a job, but a career! Our colleagues drive our success and play a pivotal role in achieving our vision of delivering 100% positive colleague, customer and community experience. We thrive on having a high-performance culture where our colleagues can enjoy a positive working environment that is inclusive, recognises performance and provides outstanding personal growth opportunities. We want to hear from talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, want to feel empowered to do their best, have a desire to learn and want to be part of a successful growing business. As a business we recognise the value in having colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, with different experiences and varied skills. The means the role requirements on our vacancies should be seen as a guide, not a checklist, and we would encourage you to apply for roles where you see your skills and competencies could align. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Working Hours :
Apprentices will be expected to work Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed. (With exception of weekends as per the requirement of the dealership). 40 hrs per week.

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