Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician

About the Role

Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning? An apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career in the automotive industry.

Apprenticeship Central are recruiting an Apprentice MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician to join a supportive bodyshop team . You’ll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!

Apprenticeship Details:

Duration: 36 months

Pay: £8.00 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00

Training & Support:

• On-site delivery with a training provider coach visiting workplace
• 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 a RETAIN Manager at Apprenticeship Central

Why this apprenticeship is great / Where it can take you:

You’ll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle MET Technician.

What You’ll Do:

As an Apprentice MET Technician, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the bodyshop, including:

• Helping remove and refit mechanical, electrical, and interior components
• Assisting with vehicle body panels and trim work
• Supporting electrical checks and learning key vehicle systems
• Learning to use tools and equipment safely, including welding or soldering under guidance
• Following instructions and repair methods to help vehicles stay safe and roadworthy
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Communicating with the team and learning how to interact professionally with customers
• Supporting the team to complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard

Requirements:

• GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade 4 or above
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths – Grade 4 or above

About you:

• Interested in vehicles and how they work
• Enjoy hands-on, practical work
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly
• Basic IT skills
• Reliable travel to and from the workplace

Application Stages:

If you’re interested in this apprenticeship, you’ll begin with our pre-employment programme. This is a friendly way to complete some online tasks, learn more about the role, and see if it’s a good fit. After this, you’ll have a short telephone chat with the Apprenticeship Central Team.

Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before, we’ll guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.

For more information about the official apprenticeship standard, visit: Skills England

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From £320.00 per week

Work Location: In person