MET Apprentice Technician - Milton Keynes FCW Accident Repair Group

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.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40 to £21,673.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (weekend work maybe included).

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195752

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • 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)
  • Functional skills, maths and English, if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

FCW Group are an independent, award winning network of vehicle accident repair centres across Middlesex, West London, carrying out repairs on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles.

Employer

FCW Accident Repair Group

Address

40 Burners Lane

Kiln Farm

Milton Keynes

MK11 3HD

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Sean Hogan

sean.hogan@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

Level 3 (A level)

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