Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice - Guildford
SNOWS BUSINESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
Guildford, GU1 1RU
Closes on Monday 21 October
Posted on 13 September 2024
Contents
Summary
Snows are looking to take on a Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice. This an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians where you will be fully trained in all aspects of maintenance and repair of light vehicles, from routine servicing to electrical fault diagnostics. Observing and assisting technicians.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09.00am - 05.00pm. May include some Saturdays. Breaks to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Day-to-day tasks will always vary, but will normally include but not be limited to:
- Servicing
- Vehicle maintenance
- Observing and assisting technicians
- Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working proper
The car technicians' jobs fall into three categories:
- Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure the vehicle's running at optimum performance
- Maintenance - replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
- Repair - diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem
Where you’ll work
33 Moorfield Road
Slyfield Industrial Estate
Guildford
GU1 1RU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard
- Not only will apprentices be working and be trained within the garage, they will attend a Kia-approved college to work towards - to achieve their Level 3 Standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course
- Functional skills in English and maths if required
An Apprentice’s training includes:
- Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Standard
- Vocational related qualification (Technical Certificate)
- Electric Vehicle Training
- Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation.
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- No skills required
- Full training will be provided
About this company
Representing some of the automotive industry's most prestigious brands, Snows provides motorists across the south and the south west of England with a level of customer service that goes unsurpassed. We are proud of the quality of vehicles that we sell, and take satisfaction in delivering an experience to our customers that goes beyond that of an average dealership. We currently have 52 franchised dealerships, 5 Approved Service Centres and 4 multi-franchise Used Car Centres in various locations across the South. It's our aim to deliver high-quality, affordable motoring to as many as we can. With our wide range of franchised dealers, choose from a selection of new cars or vans from Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroen, CUPRA, Fiat, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz Vans, MINI, Peugeot, SEAT, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volvo. In addition to the new cars on offer we have approved used Abarth, Alfa Romeo, BMW, CUPRA, Fiat, Jeep, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz Vans, MINI, Peugeot, SEAT, Toyota, Vauxhall, and Volvo vehicles, so we are sure at Snows we will almost certainly have a vehicle to suit your demands. Plus, with money-saving special offers and competitive car finance also available, value is assured and the purchase of a new or used vehicle easy. Also, our used car and van outlets Snows Car Centre provides you with a wide range of used cars and vans for multiple franchises.
After this apprenticeship
- A possible full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including being a Service Manager, Master Technician and Dealership Principles. The opportunities are endless
- By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to Kia Motor Group
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Shannon Brownsell
shannon.brownsell@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276787.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 21 October
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