MET apprenticeship Vacancy at Steer Automotive Group (Thurrock)

Summary

As our Apprentice Vehicle MET Technician you will be required to dismantle, assemble, diagnose and calibrate accident damaged and repaired vehicles to meet manufacturers specification. Throughout the apprenticeship you will be supported by your work team, manager, mentor, dedicated Assessor Coach and the training team.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (inclusive of 1 x 3- minute lunch break). Total hours per week: 40

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Role and Responsibilities:

Dismantling vehicles for repair and checking removed parts for additional damage
labelling all displaced parts and ensuring they are stored safe and securely
Reporting extra parts needed to workshop controller/VDA
Complete quality check sheet
Carry out repairs as per job card and manufactures approved repair methods
Aligning new and removed vehicle components to manufacturers specification
Assemble vehicles after repair to manufactures tolerances
Attend training courses and ensure that all work that has been set is kept up to date to ensure an accurate training log is kept
working closely with other members of the workshop team to continually learn and share knowledge

Where you’ll work

Unit 1, Gateway 25
Weston Avenue, West Thurrock
Grays
RM20 3ZD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THATCHAM RESEARCH

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

I.M.I (Institute of the Motor Industry) Level 3 MET qualification
Certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
Thatcham Academy will deliver the technical training via twelve one-week blocks during your apprenticeship
Additional training will be delivered at your place of work

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Steer Automotive Group are one of the fastest growing and progressive Accident Repair Groups in the UK, with sustained growth and continuous investment in the latest technology and training. This role will be an integral part of the site and you will be trained to work to the highest standards and develop a commitment to complete quality from start to finish.

http://www.steer.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There are many potential career paths and opportunities within Steer Automotive Group where we are the largest accident repair group with the UK.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED

Jim Swann

academy@steer.co.uk

07515064325

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317383.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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