Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Plymouth Vospers Motor House Ltd

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

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, some hours may vary.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    15 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198965

  • 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)
  • 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

What is the expected career progression 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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

Vospers is a family-run motor dealer group based in the South West of England that has been serving generations of customers since 1946. Vospers offers new and used car, van, and pick-up as well as aftersales care across Devon and Cornwall with dealerships located in Exeter, Torbay, Plymouth, St Austell, and Truro. Vospers represents a number of top manufacturer franchises, including: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, CUPRA, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Peugeot, SEAT, and Vauxhall. Vospers means motoring in the South West. 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.

Employer

Vospers Motor House Ltd

Address

9-17 Valley Road

PL7 1RS

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Charlotte Steer

charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

Level 3 (A level)

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