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Kia Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice - York

S.G. Petch Limited · York · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 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

  • Apprentices can progress onto the Kia Master Technical training pathways to enhance their EV knowledge for the new spec vehicles

About S.G. Petch Limited

SG Petch are  family owned operated business that has been servicing the automotive needs of the community since 1977. We have seven branches located throughout the North-East and Yorkshire regions and represent some of the worlds leading manufacturers. 

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 skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Where you'll work

  • Jockey Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9LG

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