Light vehicle apprentice - High Wycombe WILSON & CO (KIA) LTD

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside qualified technicians where you will be fully trained and work on all aspects of maintenance and repair of light vehicles from routine servicing, electrical fault diagnostics and observing and assisting technicians.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Saturday, 08:30 - 17:30. If Saturday is worked, you will get a day off during the week.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195736

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Servicing
  • MOTs
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Observing and assisting technicians
  • Car technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly

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 achieving 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 maths and English Level 2 (if required)
  • Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation

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 a service manager, master technician and dealership principles. The opportunities are endless.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

None

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4+) Essential

About the employer

Drayton Motors Kia is a long standing family run dealer group operating in Boston, Grantham, Louth and Scunthorpe Lincolnshire. The family ethos is a core value to us and we strive to be the best in customer service. Scroll down to read more about our award-winning customer service. Managing Director Darren Bradford has driven & overseen the growth of the business since coming under new ownership from previous long standing owner, John Wright in February 2013. In February 2018 we took a huge step by opening our second Kia dealership in Louth, Lincolnshire. This has also been a great success and won the Kia Customer Experience Award in its first eligible year. In February 2021 Drayton Motors acquired the Victor Wood site, based in Grantham, which has gone from stength to strength and become an integral part of our business. At the start of August 2022, we expanded our group once again, becoming proud representatives for Kia in Scunthorpe, with our brand new showroom on Mannaberg Way. As a group we are one of the UK's largest suppliers of Kia Approved Used Cars which are hand selected by Kia and undergo a full inspection before being made available exclusively to the Kia dealer network. Despite being a used car and up to 20 months old, they benefit from a renewed full 7 year warranty. With specialists in sales to Small Business, Large Fleet, Motability as well as Parts (Retail and Wholesale) and manufacturer trained technicians for all service and repair work, we are confident we have what is needed to welcome you to the Drayton Motors family.

Employer

WILSON & CO (KIA) LTD

Address

111-121 London Road

High Wycombe

HP11 1BH

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Charlotte Steer

Charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle

Level 3 (A level)

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