Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician - Autospray Lifton, Devon
AUTOSPRAY LIFTON LIMITED
LIFTON (PL16 0AH)
Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026
Posted on 8 January 2026
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Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. You will be stripping and refitting all vehicle parts and rebuilding the 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, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 28 February 2026
- 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 a roadworthy condition
Where you'll work
TINHAY MILL IND ESTATE
TINHAY
LIFTON
PL16 0AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
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
- 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 in:
- English GCSE (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
A genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About this employer
Established in 1992 Autospray Lifton Ltd is an independent, family run, vehicle accident repair centre based on the Devon and Cornwall border in the southwest of England.
We specialise in vehicle body and light commercial repairs to manufacturing and automotive industry standards.
We are made up of a highly qualified team, talented individuals, dedicated to delivering a difference in all areas of the repair industry, including certified multiskilled technicians, vehicle damage assessors and claim administrators.
Continually investing in the latest equipment and technology allows us to professionally diagnose, adjust and replace to the manufacturer's tolerances.
We offer on-the-spot computer-aided quotations to our customers, using the latest web-based technology from Audatex, a leading industry estimating system, to produce fast, reliable and accurate quotes and estimates. Guaranteed accurate crash repair and chassis alignment service using manufacturers' recommended fixed bracket systems.
After this apprenticeship
Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect 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
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006384.
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Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026