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Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Plymouth

Rodgers of Plymouth Limited · Plymouth · posted 2 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Autocare technician (level 2)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 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 Rodgers of Plymouth Limited

Based in Brixton, Plymouth, our Kia showroom has a range of new and used vehicles on show. With an expert team always on hand to help answer your questions and give you advice, you can discover the Kia range with confidence.
 
We’re also proud to offer the Motability scheme for our Kia vehicles along with a fully wheelchair friendly and accessible site. We have a wide range of vehicles available through the Motability scheme and with our in-house Motability experts, we’ll help you find the perfect car to match your needs.
 
Here at the Brixton premises, we have a fully integrated workshop capable of providing you, our customer, with the full range of aftersales services such as MOT’s, general repairs and more. All of our replacement parts are manufacturer quality and our technicians are manufacturer trained too.
When using Murray Kia you’re guaranteed a high quality service.

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

  • Brixton Road Garage Chittleburn Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, PL8 2BL

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