Placement Year: Business Analyst (Service & Quality) (2026-27)
About Kia UK Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2024. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is known for its advanced electrified products and technology of tomorrow. Award-winning products include the fully electric EV6, the 2024 World Car of the Year, the EV9, and the all-new electric compact SUV EV3.
Kia UK has grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK and strives to be a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider. Kia UK has been recognised as a Best Workplace in 2025, reflecting our commitment to a positive working environment.
Role Overview
Undergraduate Placement Year (2026-27). Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time).
What you’ll be doing
* Managing and leading research projects as well as competitor studies to stay ahead of the market
* Producing and distributing weekly and monthly activity and performance reports; you’ll have autonomy to develop reporting to provide clarity, insight, and forecasting
* Carrying out in-depth monthly analysis of warranty claims, monitoring dealer activity and performance, analysing claims data and identifying trends
* Providing administrative support for the coordination and management of warranty audit activity
* Collating and producing accurate monthly invoicing files for relevant service programmes
* Assisting the Quality team with the collation and provision of new model service data
* Carrying out research and competitor studies for service programmes and warranty offerings
* Providing general support to the Service & Quality and field teams
Am I right for this?
We’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about understanding Analytics and is ideally studying a relevant course in business, commerce, or statistics. This role will encourage you to act quickly, adapt to new things, and gain substantial experience and skill development over a year.
We recognise there may be several ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what’s outlined.
The Benefits
* Onsite Chef – free lunch every day
* Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
* Private Medical Care (Vitality) + Annual Health Check
* Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)
* Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
* Hybrid working (2 days a week remote)
* Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs
* Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite
* Pension + salary sacrifice
* Work from anywhere for one week a year
* 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to get involved with charity partners
* Birthday Vouchers
* Events such as Spring Ball and Christmas celebrations
* To discuss any additional needs, contact ggregory@kia.co.uk
Location / Travel
We’re a 5-minute walk from Walton-on-Thames station (24 minutes from Waterloo) with onsite parking. There is step-free access throughout the building; please let us know if you require accessibility support.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Video Interview
Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments to facilitate your interview, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk.
At Kia, we are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Automotive
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