Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Gloucester
FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED
Gloucestershire, GL2 4PA
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2024
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Summary
Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified MET technicians to be fully trained in preparing and painting repaired panels. The role is to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged car/light commercial vehicle and remove and refit these components before and after body repair work has been carried out.
- Annual wage
- £14,600.04 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, some hours may vary.
Start date to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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2 Years 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
- Remove and refit non-structural body panels and mechanical and electrical systems
- Remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle, to the correct alignment
- Remove, repair, and replace engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems
- Diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system
Where you’ll work
Unit B
Quedgeley West Business Park
Harwicke
Gloucestershire
GL2 4PA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician apprenticeship standard
- Apprentices will be required to achieve Certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
- Not only will apprentices be working and trained within the garage, but they will also attend an approved college on block release to work towards and achieve their Certificate at Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET)
- A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this company
The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals. In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation - an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.
After this apprenticeship
The right candidate may move into a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority.
The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jose Faria
jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk
01923 216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279406.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)
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