Light Vehicle Apprenticeship

**What will the apprentice be doing?**

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

**What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?**
- 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

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
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

**What is the expected career progression 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

**Salary**: From £10,584.46 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

- Do you live in Shropshire?
- Are you currently employed?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1000204526