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Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET)Tech.- Express Bodyworks Midlands Ltd Hinckley
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An Apprentice Vehicle Damage MET Technician works as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. You will be stripping and refitting all vehicle parts and rebuilding vehicle suspension and resetting the geometry.
Requirements
- 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
- GCSE in:
- English GCSE (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE (grade 4/C or above)
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised.
- Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
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Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- High-quality training package
- Excellent career prospects
- Possibility of permanent employment following completion of apprenticeship
- Opportunities to progress within the company into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
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- The contact for this apprenticeship is: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED, Jo Jones, joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
- The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036410.
- Closes on Thursday 3 September 2026
About Express Bodyworks Group
Express Bodyworks Group is one of the fastest growing independent repair groups in the UK. Throughout our journey to date, Express Bodyworks has repeatedly impressed and set industry standards with unparalleled service excellence. The Company remains family-owned, supported by a committed and experienced team. This mix of professional and family values helps us deliver a quality, forward-thinking initiatives, whilst not losing the personal touch. Express Bodyworks Group continues to reinvest in the latest technology and repair solutions to ensure that as a group we are at the forefront of modern, advancing changes but also leading the way a across agility, scale, and sustainability to deliver the next generation of repair excellence. Accident repair is often seen as an inconvenience — we aim to make it a seamless part of modern life. Our Static sites, mobile repair vehicles, and same day services are designed with customer convenience and outcome in mind, This lifestyle integration redefines customer satisfaction, transforming a distress purchase into a positive, premium experience that aligns with modern expectations of convenience and care. https://www.expressbodyworks.co.uk/about-us
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AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED Jo Jones joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk
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