Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED, Havant (PO9 1JW)
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
Posted on 15 October 2026

Summary

Are you curious about cars and enjoy hands-on work? Join FMG Repair Services' Havant bodyshop as an Apprentice MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician. You'll remove, refit, and repair vehicle components while earning a Level 3 qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Wage: £17,728.62 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab): £8.50 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Removing and refitting mechanical, electrical, trim, and non-structural body components
• Learning to diagnose vehicle faults, including basic electrical systems
• Carrying out panel alignment and supporting repairs to manufacturer standards
• Following approved repair methods to ensure vehicles are safe, roadworthy, and meet BS10125 quality standard
• Learning to use specialist tools and equipment safely, including welding and soldering under supervision
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean, safe working environment
• Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
• Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to high-quality repairs

Where you'll work

Southmoor Lane
Havant PO9 1JW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: THATCHAM RESEARCH
Training course: Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

• 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 for 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, utilizing 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.