Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician
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Company: SBS Bodyworks Ltd
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Location: London, N18 3AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-01144
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Application Deadline Date: 28/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Brief Description
As an apprentice vehicle damage MET technician, you'll work as part of a highly skilled team committed to quality, stripping, refitting and rebuilding vehicles after accidents.
Qualifications Required
Desirable: GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent. Other relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcome, and the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Personal Qualities
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised, a good team member, eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars.
Skills Required
Communication, IT, attention to detail, organisation, problem solving, number, analytical, logical, team working, creative, initiative and physical fitness.
Training to be Provided
Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (Level 3) with Auto-Assess Limited, delivered onsite with a skilled mentor and no college attendance, including Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006) certification. Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills if not already achieved.
Future Prospects
A permanent role on completion, with progression to roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or bodyshop manager.
Vacancy Detail
Stripping and refitting all vehicle parts
Rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry
Removing, replacing and reinstalling SRS systems
Reinstating the vehicle to pre-accident and roadworthy condition
Other Information
There's a physical side to vehicle repair: lifting, pulling and using tools such as hammers and compressed air devices. Also advertised on Find an apprenticeship (VAC2000057184).