Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical&Trim (MET) Technician - Hatfield, Hertfordshire – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. You will be stripping and refitting all vehicle parts and rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 14 March
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 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

Stripping and refitting all vehicle parts
Rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry
Removing, replacing, and reinstalling SRS systems
Reinstating the vehicle to pre-accident and a roadworthy condition

Where you’ll work

Fiddlebridge Lane

Hatfield

Hertfordshire

AL10 0SP

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

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Your training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, e.g. disarming airbags, undertaking electrical safety precautions and conducting pre-repair diagnostics sweeps.

Ability to interpret relevant technical data, specification and methods will enable appropriate pre-preparation prior to work being carried out.

Ability to remove, repair and replace Engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems, related autonomous items from the vehicle safely, e.g. Anti-lock Braking System units, safety restraint systems, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) & Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) semi-autonomous components.

Ability to diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system.

Ability to identify and communicate supplementary parts where required.

Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process such as Geometry Wheel Aligners for alignment of the wheels, diagnostic hardware to establish any faults with the vehicle and establish if parts are replaced or re calibrated, utilising torque wrenches to tighten nuts/bolts to the manufacturer recommendations

Ability to rebuild vehicles post repair and reinstate safety critical systems including Safety Restraint Systems, airbags, seat belts and pretensions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, cameras, Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) systems and Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) systems including collision avoidance technology.

Qualified in refrigerant handling to EC842 2006 or the most up to date revision of this legislative requirement to enable the repair or replacement of air condition/climate control parts such as condensers, evaporator compressor pump

Your training plan

Our training partner will deliver a high quality Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician Level 3 programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
No college attendance required as training will take place onsite.
You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle MET technician.
You will achieve a certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
Once the apprenticeship is complete you will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician qualification
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)
Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Brian Robson Coachworks (BRC) is an award-winning, second generation family run body repair business in Hertfordshire, established more than 40 years ago. Delivering a complete service to private and trade customers, we specialise in vehicle collision repair and have dedicated accident repair centres in St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Having built a reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, customer service and competitiveness, BRC have achieved Approved Repairer status with many of the UK’s leading car manufacturers and hold the BSI Kitemark™ for Vehicle Damage Repair, accredited to the standard – BS 10125:2014+A1:2016. We are, however, able to carry out body repairs on all vehicle models, including prestige models and supercars, as well as vans.

https://www.brobson.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress within the company into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Sim Yoxen

sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285518.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical&Trim (MET) Technician - Hatfield, Hertfordshire

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