Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician - Reynolds of Rushock, Droitwich
REYNOLDS OF RUSHOCK LTD
WORCS (WR9 0NR)
Closes on Thursday 16 April 2026
Posted on 10 March 2026
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Summary
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician, you will work as part of a skilled workforce that is committed to quality. You will be stripping and refitting all vehicle parts, 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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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Typically, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 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
UNIT 331 RUSHOCK IND ESTATE
RUSHOCK
DROITWICH
WORCS
WR9 0NR
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)
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
- 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
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
Our best asset is most definitely our staff.
All of our team understand that compromise has never been an option at Reynolds'. Our attention to detail has been key to our past success and to our future in getting the job right first time and ensuring that we keep our customers happy.
We all take great pride in the excellent reputation that has been built since Chris Reynolds originally established his business in 1976. This is the reason that all of our employees have remained with Reynolds' for many years...some for decades.
Our large, modern facilities house every conceivable piece of equipment required for the correct and safe repair of modern day and classic vehicles.
Approved Body Repairer Status: Many prestigious brands including Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat. Tesla, Volvo and Mercedes entrust Reynolds to undertake accident repairs to their range of vehicles, old and new. We are also pleased to have received the same status with brands including Hyundai, Nissan, Kia, Suzuki and Suzuki.
State of the Art Facility: We have created an enviable modern repair facility of over 25,000 square feet, with the most up to date equipment enabling the safe and flawless repair of all makes of cars and light commercial vehicles. Body work repairs to cars and light commercial vehicles.
Quality checked accident repairs for Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles. A rigorous quality check process is followed on every project. Each staff member is fully trained and responsible for their part of each repair with a member of the management team signing off at the final stage. Reynolds has established itself at the forefront of modern prestige vehicle accident repair and this is endorsed by official manufacturer approval Bentley, Tesla, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Audi, Mercedes and many more
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
Joanne Jones
joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020034.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 16 April 2026