Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician Apprenticeship

Introduction

Are you into cars, hands-on work, and love seeing your efforts turn into something shiny and impressive? This could be the perfect job for you. FMGRS are looking for a motivated, detail-focused MET Technician to join their busy workshop in Gateshead, NE11 0TU - and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.

About the Employer

FMG Repair Services is one of the UK’s leading and largest group of accident repair centres. Offering quality, speed and value for all aspects of vehicle repair, you will find us in or near most cities in the UK.
Dealing with over 100,000 vehicle repairs per annum through our 65 fully equipped repair centres nationwide, along with mobile repair, glass repair and replacement services, we boast a broad range of repair solutions and services to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

What You'll Do

Through a combination of work and off-job experience, to become a qualified specialist employee, developing those technical and personal skills that will equip the job holder to develop a successful career. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are passionate about motor vehicles and wish to train within a hands-on role.

• Detect and diagnose vehicle faults including simple electrical faults
• Remove and fit non-structural body panels
• To be aware of and adhere to all the Housekeeping and Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment
• Remove and re-install mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Carry out cosmetic panel alignment
• Remove, refit and test cooling system components
• To undertake supervised development of job skills and to put into practice the technical knowledge acquired
• To undertake such other appropriate tasks as may from time to time be required
• Must make consistent progress in skill development
• Must make consistent progress in the development of the inter-personal necessary to ensure transition from education into work
• Adhere to all company processes and standard operating procedures
• To apply right first time approach for repairs
• To maintain level of efficiency commensurate with this discipline
• To ensure all repairs have been finished in compliance with BS10125
• To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card
• Ensure that all jobs are completed to pre-accident condition in accordance with the approved Repair Methodology and Manufacturers Standards within the estimated times and to the highest standard of quality
• Maintain appropriate certification in line with company and discipline requirements
• Adhere to all elements of the Information Security Policy
• Attend appropriate training events to keep up to date with new or developing repair techniques

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an industry recognised qualification, setting you on the path to becoming a fully qualified MET Technician. Following this, FMG is committed to your continued development, offering ongoing training, manufacturer-led learning, and career advancement opportunities to help you excel in your role, enhance your technical skills, and continue to expand your knowledge and experience.

Skills Required

• Enthusiasm to learn
• Mechanically minded
• Practical hands-on ability

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C

Course Information

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

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: REMIT GROUP LIMITED