At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to service and repair vehicles while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Join Stoneacre Motor Group, a leader in automotive apprenticeships.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a clear path to career advancement.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Become a qualified Kia technician and shape the future of automotive technology.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
The predicted salary is between 33300 - 40700 £ per year.
All Kia apprenticeships are nationally recognised. In addition, apprentices will be provided with the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications that support their career development, allowing them to be a recognised & accredited Kia Dealer employee! With industry-leading pass rates, now is a great time to join us.
Stoneacre Motor Group provides a CAREER FOR LIFE programme which gives every employee an equal opportunity to train, be ambitious, grow their experience, and ensure a clear path up to management/director level. We heavily invest in apprenticeships, and Shaun Foweather's (Managing Director) mission is to see apprentices develop and one day be part of the senior management team. Being both Provider and Employer, Stoneacre works exceptionally well to ensure the training delivered is not only outstanding in quality of teaching and learning, but also industry-leading.
Our directors and senior management communicate this consistently, and our Mission Statement is 'Learning that inspires and empowers Careers for Life'. Working together, our bespoke training programmes and residential block training give our learners every tool and skill for them to succeed in their apprenticeship and career. At Stoneacre, it's not about funding - for us, it's about making a difference and changing someone's life, as well as the value that adds to our culture and business.
The Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship programme will support the apprentice to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a fully qualified and accredited Kia vehicle technician, qualifying them to be responsible for:
- Servicing vehicles
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
- Advising the Service Advisor about faults and required repairs
- Contact with customers about work required
- Diagnosing and repairing complex vehicle faults
Upon completion of the Kia Technician Apprenticeship, apprentices have the opportunity to transition into Senior Technician, Master Technician, EV Specialist, and Service/Aftersales Manager roles. Kia is committed to growing the automotive talent pool with Electric Vehicle Specialists.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or C and above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or C and above
Course Information:
- Course: Autocare technician (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Engineering and manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Apprentices will be expected to work Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed (with the exception of weekends as per the requirements of the dealership).
- Expected Duration: 3 Years
- Training Provider: SKILLNET LIMITED
Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Wallasey employer: Decidebloom Limited
Stoneacre Motor Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices through its CAREER FOR LIFE programme. With a strong commitment to training and a clear pathway to management roles, employees benefit from industry-leading qualifications and a supportive work culture that values ambition and personal development. Located in Wallasey, this apprenticeship offers not just a job, but a meaningful career in the automotive industry, where every apprentice is empowered to make a difference.
