Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician - Tongwell, Milton Keynes
Vehicle Crash Repairs
MILTON KEYNES (MK15 8HQ)
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
Posted on 12 June 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 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 August 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
NEWBERRY HOUSE
MICHIGAN DRIVE
TONGWELL
MILTON KEYNES
MK15 8HQ
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)
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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
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
Other requirements
Some experience in the automotive industry or a Level 1–2 college qualification in a related field.
About this company
VCR is known for providing quality repairs, VCR has built an outstanding reputation over the years and is a trusted insurance approved accident repair centre in Milton Keynes. All technicians are fully ATA-qualified or NVQ-accredited and use the latest technology to repair vehicles back to manufacturer’s standards. VCR is on a journey to become the only carbon-neutral vehicle repair centre in the area by investing heavily in renewable energy projects and implementing sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact when repairing vehicles VCR is fully insurance-approved and is registered as an authorised repairer with the NBRA, RMI and Auto Body Professionals Club. All estimators are fully Audatex accredited. The experienced team at VCR will take care of the whole vehicle repair process – from dealing with your insurance company directly to carrying out high-quality and efficient repairs using state-of-the-art green machines, equipment, and the latest repair technology. VCR is trusted by thousands of customers and prides itself on providing a professional and honest service with regular communication – making it the best local repairer in the area VCR provide a high level of service to several accident management and local fleet companies who have trusted us to repair their vehicles to the highest standard.
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
Jo Jones
Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325688.
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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
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