Summary
All Kia apprenticeships are nationally recognised. In addition, apprentices will be provided with the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications that support apprentices’ career development, allowing them to be a recognised & accredited Kia Dealer employee! With industry-leading pass rates, now is a great time to join us.
What you will do at work
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
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or C and above) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4 or C and above) – essential
About this employer
The Group 1 Automotive Apprenticeship Programme
Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way to bring talented, high-quality people into our Retailer Network.
We’re on the lookout for motivated individuals who are ready to take charge of their own development, put in the effort to reach their full potential, and grow alongside a forward-thinking, ambitious employer.
All of our apprenticeships lead to recognised qualifications that open the door to real career progression – whether you’re working hands-on in one of our workshops, supporting customers as a Service Advisor or Parts Advisor, or building your future in a Head Office role.
So, what’s it really like to be an Apprentice at Group 1 Automotive? Watch the video to get a behind-the-scenes look and hear first-hand what it’s like to be part of our team.
After this apprenticeship
- 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
Things to consider
- The Light Vehicle Progression Pathway for the Kia Apprenticeships means that apprentices will undertake their Level 2 Autocare Standard (if not already achieved) and will then be automatically enrolled onto the Level 3 Light Vehicle Standard
- Giving apprentices the opportunity to qualify for basic servicing sooner!