Vehicle Damage MET Technician Apprentice Level 3
L & I EATON ARC LIMITED
Birmingham, Carlisle, Gateshead, Lincoln, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield
Closes on Monday 5 January 2026
Posted on 1 December 2025
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Summary
L&I Eaton are currently recruiting for Bodyshop Apprentices across their English sites. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn within the Automotive Industry.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 or 08:00 - 17:00
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 February 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
As a MET Technician Apprentice, you will focus on:
- The mechanical, electrical, and trim elements of accident-damaged vehicles
- This includes diagnosing faults, removing and refitting components, and ensuring all systems operate correctly after repair
- You’ll work in a technical workshop environment using diagnostic equipment and specialist tools
- Customer satisfaction and teamwork are central to this role
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Unit 66, Gravelly Industrial Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ
- Unit C, Earls Way, Kingmoor Park Central, Carlisle, CA6 4SE
- 19E White Rose Way, Gateshead, NE10 8YX
- 14-15 Crofton Drive, Lincoln, LN3 4NR
- Kingsley Road, Lincoln, LN6 3TA
- Units 11 -13, Graylaw Trading Estate, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AU
- Alder Street Garage, Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9EY
- Shelley Close, Lowmoor Business Park, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7ET
- Unit 3, Holbrook Commerce Park, Holbrook Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3FJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Training course
Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
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
Training schedule
Training Provider: Blackpool & The Fylde College
- Block release: College attendance at Blackpool & The Fylde College approximately 1 week every 6 weeks
- Accommodation provided at Fleetwood Nautical Campus
More training information
Please indicate on your application the Accident Repair Centre you are applying to by highlighting both the postcode and the city
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Our Group consists of 15 Accident Repair Centre’s covering Scotland, Cumbria, North West England and East and West Midlands regions.
All L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres are strategically located throughout the country, offering coverage across all the major cities in the UK, and repairing over 20,000 vehicles annually.
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Company benefits
Incentives with L&I Eaton:
Free uniform and PPE.
29 days paid holiday including bank holidays.
Life insurance.
After this apprenticeship
- Future Prospects: A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development
- Training Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing their Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 4 for Vehicle Damage Assessor)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003212.
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Closes on Monday 5 January 2026
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