Apprentice Technician at Kia North Road

Joe Duffy Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment Assistance

Toolbox Allowance

Uniform Provided

Bike to Work

Pension

Life Cover

Training & Development

Job summary

Joe Duffy Group in Ireland invites applications for Apprentice Technicians to train as Vehicle Technicians at Kia Dublin North, Exit 5, M50. The programme spans at least four years, with seven training phases combining on- and off-the-job learning.

On completion, you earn a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft recognised nationally and internationally. Ideal candidates have a passion for motor vehicles, a minimum grade in English, Maths and a science subject, and a commitment to customer

Qualifications

• Minimum grade in English, Maths and a science subject.
• Keen interest in motor vehicles and commitment to apprenticeship.
• Able to work in a team and provide professional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Learn to repair and service motor vehicles.
• Diagnose additional faults with guidance.
• Complete work safely in line with manufacturer guidelines.

Skills

Customer care

Analytical thinking

Enthusiastic

Commitment

Willingness to learn

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft

Job description

We are currently recruiting for bright and ambitious Apprentice Technicians to work in Kia, Dublin North, Exit 5, M50.

Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer across 24 locations, 20 Franchises representing 13 brands, with a team of 600 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. We are looking to recruit dynamic and ambitious individuals that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to pursue a career as a Vehicle Technician with a view to becoming a competent and fully trained with an internationally recognised qualification.

The Apprentice Programme will ensure that you are trained to learn how to undertake the repairs and servicing of motor vehicles; detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repairs; and ensure that all work is completed safely, complying with manufacturers’ and industry guidelines. The duration of the apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years. The apprenticeship system is a modular standards-based system comprising of seven alternating phases of training and development four on-the-job and three off-the-job phases.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a FETAC/QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - This qualification is recognised both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in motor vehicles, it is essential that you have a minimum grade achieved in English, Maths and a Science based subject. You will be enthusiastic, committed and confident with an analytical and methodical way of thinking and it is paramount that you can demonstrate a high regard for customer care and professionalism and a willingness to commit to the apprenticeship with a view to qualifying as a Motor Technician and continuing your career within Joe Duffy Group whereby additional manufacturing training and development programmes can be undertaken.

We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent reward and benefits package. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a bonus scheme along with excellent benefits including:

• Employment Assistance Programme
• Toolbox Allowance and Uniform Provided
• Industry leading training and progressions plans
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Pension
• Life cover

A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and eligibility to work full time hours in the EU are absolute essential requirements for this role.

Joe Duffy Group is an equal opportunities employer