Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Accrington

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.

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

Training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm, some hours may vary. Start date to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

• 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

Where you'll work

Burnley Road
Altham
Accrington
Yorkshire
BB5 5TX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

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

• 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

More training information

• Apprentices will be expected to attend college block training at Skillnet Daventry every 6-8 weeks
• This consists of a training week(4-5 working days). Hotel Accommodation is provided for apprentices by the employer, if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working