Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician - Loughborough, Leicestershire
S & A AUTO SERVICES LTD
LOUGHBOROUGH (LE11 5SR)
Closes on Sunday 17 August 2025
Posted on 6 May 2025
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Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. You will be stripping and refitting all vehicle parts and rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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Typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- 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
- Stripping and refitting all vehicle parts
- Rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry
- Removing, replacing, and reinstalling SRS systems
- Reinstating the vehicle to pre-accident and roadworthy condition
Where you'll work
UNIT 9A-9B
MESSENGER CLOSE
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 5SR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Your 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
Your training plan
- Our training partner will deliver a high quality Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician Level 3 programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
- No college attendance required as training will take place onsite.
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle MET technician.
- You will achieve a certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
- Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician qualification
- Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
More training information
There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade 4/C 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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this company
Fix Auto Loughborough is one of the foundations for which the Fix Auto UK network we celebrate today is built upon. The Leicestershire repair centre is owned and managed by local businessman Paul Smith who is still at the forefront of what it achieves today. Situated in on the north side of Loughborough, the multi-award-winning repair centre is easily accessible via the main Derby Road. Like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards. Significantly, Fix Auto Loughborough hold official vehicle repair accreditations – or approvals – for the V.A.G. Group of premium car brands that includes VW (including commercial vehicles), Audi, Skoda, SEAT and Cupra. In 2024 it also received the official accreditation from Stellantis encompassing Alfa Romeo, DS, Lancia, Jeep, Abarth, Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall models. The repairer also holds the official status from Kia and Mitsubishi. The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!
https://fixauto.com/uk/en/shop/fixauto-loughborough/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Following completion of your apprenticeship, the right candidate can expect the possibility of permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress within the company into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Sim Yoxen
sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318884.
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Closes on Sunday 17 August 2025
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