MET Technician Apprentice
SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED
Basildon Essex, Coventry, Crawley West Sussex, London, Peterborough, Welwyn Garden City, Weybridge Surrey
Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
Posted on 10 March 2026
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Summary
Solus offers an award‑winning apprenticeship programme that helps people build careers in automotive repair through paid, hands‑on learning and industry‑recognised training. Our programme has been recognised nationally, including winning Best Apprentice Programme and provides clear routes into long‑term technical and leadership careers.
- 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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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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2 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
- Assist with removing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components
- Remove and refit bumpers, doors, seating, interior trims and body hardware
- Support in basic diagnostic checks and assessing component damage
- Help prepare vehicles for the next stage of repair (mechanical/electrical safety checks)
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:
- Solus Basildon, Yardley Business Park Luckyn Lane 32 Luckyn Ln, Basildon Essex, SS14 3BZ
- Stonebridge Trading Estate, Rowley Drive, Coventry, CV3 4FG
- Solus Crawley, Site B Maidenbower Business Park Balcombe Rd Worth, Crawley West Sussex, RH10 7ZJ
- 1-9 Chase Road, London, NW10 6LX
- Unit B, Coppetts Centre, North Circular Road, London, N12 0SH
- Solus Peterborough, 17 Bakewell Road Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XU
- 13 Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GF
- Solus Weybridge, 5 Vickers Dr N, Weybridge Surrey, KT13 0YU
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)
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
They will complete their training through block‑release, attending college in week‑long periods a few times per year rather than attending one or two days each week. During these training weeks, we provide all travel, accommodation and meals to support their learning.
Requirements
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
- Team working
About this employer
Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 1000 expert people across 27 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years and is wholly owned by Aviva -Up to £5,250.00 per annum in additional bonus -Our excellent benefits and rewards packages -Employer matched pension contributions up to 7.5% (service dependent) -Discounts on Aviva products and services -Savings and benefits schemes -Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees -Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen -Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields -Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK -We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. -We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.
After this apprenticeship
They can progress with different courses to become specialists in their field or they can progress into leadership roles at site or in a support function. Many of our people across the business started as an apprentice.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED
Robert Randall
Robert.Randall@solusarc.co.uk
07385 951200
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018882.
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Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
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