Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim Apprenticeship - Steer Prestige High Wycombe Porsche
STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED, Sands, Wycombe
Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim Apprenticeship - Steer Prestige High Wycombe Porsche
£16,640 a year
STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED, Sands, Wycombe
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 30 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 01-09-2026 (In 26 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Sands, Wycombe
Full Job Description
Introduction
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a structured supportive and challenging apprenticeship.
The role involves removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car before and after body repair work has been carried out.
About the Employer
At Steer our people are our strength which is why we are keen to give you the opportunity to grow and develop your career as we build an innovative and sustainable company. At Steer, we reward hard work and talent.
What You'll Do
- 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 Outcome
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
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: A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.30pm however your exact hours will be confirmed at a face-to-face interview.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: CALEX UK LTD