Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice Technician
S.G. PETCH LIMITED
Gallowfields., DL10 4SY
Closes in 25 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 September 2024
Contents
Summary
The Kia Academy offers a bespoke apprenticeship programme that focuses on education in electrification, delivered at the Kia Academy in Derby. Kia Apprentices will obtain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to not only become an expert Kia Technician but also ensure they have a successful career with Kia whilst maximising personal growth.
- 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, with some Saturdays required. Shifts to be confirmed (TBC).
40 hours a week
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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1
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
Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure the vehicle 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
Shadowing qualified Kia Technicians in the workshop to understand and learn how to carefully service and diagnose repair/faults for customer vehicles
Where you’ll work
Green Howards Road
Gallowfields.
DL10 4SY
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
The 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
Please note, that accomodation is provided to apprentices travelling to the Academy for training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Autocare (grade Level 2)
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
- Team working
Other requirements
If you do not currently have a Level 2 Autocare qualification, Skillnet will support you to achieve this as part of your apprenticeship programme.
About this company
SG Petch is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing the automotive needs of the community since 1977. We have seven branches located throughout the North East and Yorkshire regions and represent some of the worlds leading car manufacturers.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of responsibility including 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 careers within the specific interests they may have.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jose Faria
jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk
01923 630800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276827.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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