Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice - Bedford – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, with some Saturdays required. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 28 February
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 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
Vehicle maintenance
Observing and assisting technicians
Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

Where you’ll work

Riverfield Drive

Bedford

MK41 0SF

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

Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop. Segregate waste for disposal or recycling. Comply with industry environmental legislation.
Demonstrate due regard for own safety and that of others in the workshop and minimise risk of injury and vehicle damage.
Carry out fundamental tasks associated with removal and replacement procedures on a vehicle.
Obtain diagnostic and repair information.
Interpret diagnostic information and use electrical wiring diagrams to determine system serviceability.
Use a range of diagnostic equipment.
Follow recognised diagnostic procedures, logical diagnostic sequence and apply advanced diagnostic principles and problem-solving techniques to establish faults.
Report faults using company procedures and recommend suitable further actions.
Follow recognised repair procedures to complete a wide range of repairs including those which involve complex procedures, or in depth knowledge.
Test the function of repaired and fitted components.
Adhere to business processes and complete documentation following workplace procedures.
Use ICT to create emails, word-process documents and carry out web based searches.
Complete a range of services and inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required quality standard for handover to the customer.

Your training plan

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 (light vehicle) qualification:

Servicing - working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

Welcome to Bells Motor Group With over 55 years’ automotive experience, Bells Motor Group is a name you can rely on Whether you’re looking for a brand-new Volvo or one of the latest Kia cars, you’ll find the perfect model at Bells Motor Group. The complete range from both manufacturers is available for you to view and take for a test drive. Starting from your first enquiry to our dealership, we’ll support you in finding, obtaining and enjoying a new vehicle, with no pressure to make a quick purchase. You can also select an approved used car from us, and we always keep a wide range in stock to give you more choice. Every model has been thoroughly inspected and verified before sale, confirming that it’s in the best-possible condition. We can help you to find the ideal second-hand Kia or pre-owned Volvo that meets your needs and budget. The manufacturers we represent are known and respected globally for building safe, reliable and stylish cars. We uphold the reputations of both Volvo and Kia at all of our dealerships, ensuring that you receive the finest service and the care you expect and deserve. As a family-run business, we have a strong customer focus and work hard to deliver the best experience. We understand that you’ll want to treasure your car and keep it in top condition for as long as possible. You can, therefore, return to us with your Kia or Volvo at any time during your ownership for expert repairs and maintenance. Our technicians have been fully trained to look after your vehicle, and we use only genuine Volvo or Kia parts to work on the respective models. To choose a new car for private, business or Motability use, pick out an approved used car, or book in for servicing and MOT testing, please contact us today. We’ll be happy to discuss your needs and provide the best solution with an attractive quotation. Please note for monitoring and training purposes all calls made to and from Bells Motor Group will be recorded.

https://www.bellsmotorgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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 career within the specific interests they may have, progressing through their dealership and be an asset to the Northgate team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Jose Faria

Jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291865.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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