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Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Grantham

Wilson & Co (Kia) LTD · Grantham · posted 4 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Autocare technician (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

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

Where it leads

  • 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

About Wilson & Co (Kia) LTD

Drive your future with us
Ready for a career that actually feels good? At Drayton Motors, we’re all about real people, real opportunities and workplaces where you can be yourself. No corporate nonsense. No egos. Just a team that gets on and gets things done.

If you’ve got the right attitude, we’ll give you the support, training and progression to go as far as you want.

Drive your future. Join a team that moves with you.

Things to consider

The Light Vehicle Progression Pathway for the Kia Apprenticeships means that apprentices will undertake their Level 2 Autocare Standard (if not already achieved) and will then be automatically enrolled onto the Level 3 Light Vehicle Standard. Giving apprentices the opportunity to qualify for basic servicing sooner! 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or C and above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or C and above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Drayton Motors Kia Grantham,, Spittlegate Level, Grantham, NG31 7UH

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