Location
363 Edgware Road, The Hyde, London NW9 6AF

Hours
Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some Saturdays required. Shifts to be confirmed.

Salary
£16,640 for the first year, with potential increases depending on age and National Minimum Wage rates for apprentices.

About the Role
The Kia Academy offers a bespoke apprenticeship programme focused on education in electrification, delivered at the Kia Academy in Derby. As a Kia Apprentice, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to become an expert Kia Technician and build a successful career with Kia while maximising your personal growth. The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and combines hands-on work experience with formal training.

Most of your apprenticeship will be spent working on the job, gaining practical experience. Your responsibilities will include servicing vehicles according to manufacturer guidelines to ensure optimal performance, performing maintenance by replacing worn parts before failure, diagnosing faults and repairing vehicles, and shadowing qualified Kia Technicians to learn how to carefully service and diagnose customer vehicles.

Experience
No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. However, any relevant qualifications or industry experience will be considered and can be incorporated into the apprenticeship programme.

About you
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Ability to work well within a team

Qualifications
If you do not currently hold a Level 2 Autocare qualification, support will be provided to achieve this as part of the apprenticeship. Other relevant qualifications, such as Autocare Level 2, are desirable but not essential.