Summary
The role is to identify damaged mechanical and electrical components on a damaged car/light commercial vehicle and remove and refit these components before and after body repair work has been carried out.
What you will do at work
- Remove and refit non-structural body panels and mechanical and electrical systems
- Remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle to the correct alignment
- Remove, repair, and replace engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems
- Diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (onboard computer) & associated electrical system
Training
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician apprenticeship standard
- Apprentices will be required to achieve Certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)
- Not only will apprentices be working and trained within the garage, but they will also attend an approved college on block release to work towards and achieve their Certificate at Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET)
- A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or above) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4 or above) – essential
About this employer
The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals.
In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation – an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.
After this apprenticeship
- The right candidate may move into a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
- The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport
Employee benefits
Tooling Scheme available to apprentices which provides tools to apprentices at the start of the apprenticeship programme.