Kia Light Vehicle Apprentice Technician - Canterbury
BARRETTS OF CANTERBURY LIMITED · Kent, CT2 7PQ
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
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.
The 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
Training
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 accommodation is provided to apprentices travelling to the Academy for training.
Training provider: SKILLNET LIMITED
What you come out with
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.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
The employer
Barretts is an established family-owned and operated business, which welcomes you to explore a world of opportunities through the Barretts Apprenticeship Scheme. We provide apprenticeship opportunities across multiple departments and disciplines within the Group, including Sales, Service, and Parts, with manufacturer-accredited qualifications.
Engaging in an apprenticeship program allows you to earn, learn, and develop expert knowledge in your chosen field, with a supportive hands-on approach.
Workplace
- Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PQ