Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Gloucester – Find an apprenticeship

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
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Training course: Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, some hours may vary. Start date to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 November
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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Gloucester

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