Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician

Summary

Are you curious about cars and enjoy hands-on work? Join FMG Repair Services' Yeovil bodyshop as an Apprentice MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician. You'll remove, refit and repair vehicle components while earning a Level 3 qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. 

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

£8.50 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2.

Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday (varied between 08:00–17:00).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician, you'll assist and learn across a variety of tasks, including: 

• Removing and refitting mechanical, electrical, trim and non-structural body components
• Learning to diagnose vehicle faults, including basic electrical systems
• Carrying out panel alignment and supporting repairs to manufacturer standards
• Following approved repair methods to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy and meet BS10125 quality standards
• Learning to use specialist tools and equipment safely, including welding and soldering under supervision
• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
• Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
• Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to high-quality repairs 

Where you'll work

Sea King Road Trading Estate
Yeovil
BA20 2NZ

Training

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

Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Training course

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

What you'll learn

• 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

Your training will take place both at your workplace and Thatcham Research Automotive Academy, Daytona Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4NR. Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks. 

More training information

• Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
• On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
• Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
• Additional support from Apprenticeship Central

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 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
• Attention to detail
• Team working

Other requirements

Able to travel reliably to and from the workplace.