Annual wage £13,312.00 Working week Monday - Friday 40 hours per week with paid lunch break included, overtime available may be evenings and weekends. Times to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 05 Aug 2024 Date posted 18 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000238403 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Working with your mentor you will become an expert in identifying damaged mechanical and electrical components on a vehicle. Able to demonstrate expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems. This includes: Assessing faults Accessing and removing mechanical and electrical components Removing and fitting non-structural body panels Removing and re-installing mechanical and electrical systems You will eventually be able to remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle, to the correct alignment. Using the latest tools and technology The training you will be getting Career with the winner of the 2022 Best Apprenticeship Scheme Award Internal and external awards and recognition You will be gifted a full MET toolkit Placed on a predefined progression plan over the course of your career with salary increases On site mentor Access to the latest manufacturer training and technical specialists in the country Our training is conducted in partnership with Thatcham Research. Thatcham are the organisation responsible in the UK for developing Repair Technologies and setting industry standards. Technical experts working in their fully equipped and ultra-modern repair technology centre produce a wide range of vehicle repair data. This repair data is used by the automotive industry to help facilitate the safe and effective repair of modern cars including electrification and driverless vehicle technologies. Top quality training methods, materials and resources Technical specialists with industry expertise The most advanced repair methods and standards within the industry Support from a world-leading vehicle repair technology centre Excellent pastoral care VEHICLE DAMAGE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TRIM (MET) TECHNICIAN Level 3. Block release training for 1 week at a time each quarter in the Thatcham area All travel, accommodation and meals during block release is organised on your behalf and fully funded by us Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship You can become: Multiskilled MET Technician Workshop Manager Bodyship Manager Vehicle Damage Assessor Area Operations Manager Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired Things to consider This apprenticeship is physical with a large amount of standing during the working day. Equipment is available to help lift heavy loads but manual lifting is required