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Level 3

Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Apprentice - Guildford

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED · Guildford

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Pay
£17,729 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
24 months
Starts
2 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
31 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago

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What you would do

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.

Day to day

  • 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

What you would study

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

  • 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

Other training

  • 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

Training provider: SKILLNET LIMITED

Working week

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

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 or above (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

After the apprenticeship

  • The right candidate may move into a full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
  • The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport

Where

Guildford, South East (GU2).

About FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals. In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation - an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.

Benefits

Tooling Scheme available to apprentices which provides tools to apprentices at the start of the apprenticeship programme.

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