At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver innovative technical training for Kia's electric vehicles.
- Company: Join Kia UK, a leading automotive brand known for its electrifying products.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, free lunches, private medical care, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a dynamic training environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the future of sustainable mobility with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical training and knowledge of high voltage systems required.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Welcome to Kia UK!
About Us
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is widely known for its advanced electrified products. Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally.
The Role
This is a newly created role, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to shape the way we plan and deliver technical training, supporting Kia UK's growing PBV and fleet ambitions. They will work closely with the existing Technical Trainers and the Technical Training Manager to provide industry leading levels of Technical Training to our PBV Centres and fleet partners at our dedicated training centre in Derby.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team to coordinate the creation and delivery of new course content and assets defining delivery method/technology (IBT, VCT, e-learning, video, animation etc.) using instructional learning principles.
- Keep up to date with current training practices and develop new initiatives for the provision of dealer technical training including online training options.
- Maintain a high degree of awareness of all current technical issues and bulletins published on GSW (Global Service Way).
- Deliver internal technical/product knowledge training as required.
- Understand the complexity and dangers linked to live working on High Voltage vehicles.
- Participate in overseas KHQ (South Korea) and KEU (Kia Europe) training courses as required and share content with the team.
- Ensure that training vehicles are maintained to a high standard and in a presentable condition.
- Ensure that the Kia Academy Training Centre is maintained in a clean and tidy condition, reflecting current Brand standards.
About You
Education:
- Training qualifications (PTLLS/CTLLS, CTP) highly beneficial.
- City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 or equivalent IMI level 3 and 4 High Voltage qualification highly beneficial.
Skills:
- Ability to deliver High Voltage qualification training and Diagnosis training in accordance with H&S requirements.
- Excellent current technical knowledge of vehicles and diagnostic processes.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Highly numerate and PC literate.
- Knowledge of online training tools.
- Self-starter, motivated, driven and with a desire to learn.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience:
- Ideally 5 years’ experience within automotive technical training delivery.
The Benefits
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata).
- Employee Car Scheme.
- Onsite Chef - free lunch every day.
- Private Medical Care (Vitality).
- Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered onsite at Head Office.
- Pension with enhanced employer contribution.
- 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance programme.
- Work from anywhere for one week a year.
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave.
- Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners.
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5-minute walk from the station. There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support.
Interview Process
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to let us know.
At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees.
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