MET apprenticeship Vacancy at Steer Automotive Group (M&A Coachworks Potters Bar)

STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED

Potters Bar (EN6 3JN)

Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

Posted on 3 June 2025

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Summary

As our Apprentice Vehicle MET Technician you will be required to dismantle, assemble, diagnose and calibrate accident damaged and repaired vehicles to meet manufacturers specification. Throughout the apprenticeship you will be supported by your work team, manager, mentor, dedicated Assessor Coach and the training team.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 4.30pm (inclusive of 1 x 30 minute lunch break).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

Where you'll work

Cranborne Industrial Estate, Cranborne Road
Potters Bar
EN6 3JN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

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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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

About this employer

Steer Automotive Group are one of the fastest growing and progressive Accident Repair Groups in the UK, with sustained growth and continuous investment in the latest technology and training. This role will be an integral part of the site and you will be trained to work to the highest standards and develop a commitment to complete quality from start to finish.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED

Jim Swann

academy@steer.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324005.

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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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