Apprentice MET Technician

We currently have an opening for an apprentice Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician (MET). The role is demanding as the successful applicant will be working on a range of vehicles while learning their trade to a nationally recognised standard. Modern cars are becoming increasingly complex, and it is essential that today’s MET Technicians are fully conversant with the most recent technology. Our Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technicians work methodically to return customer vehicles to factory standards, diagnosing and fixing faults and distributing work as required to other specialists.

Duties include:

Removing and refitting body trims and panels Removing and refitting Components Accessing and removing damage components Carry out vehicle diagnostics. Carry out vehicle suspension alignment.

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result, you will receive the following qualification:

Level 3 Vehicle Damage M.E.T Technician Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if not already achieved)

Training Outcome:

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your level 3 qualification and to develop your career further with us as a skilled Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them to undertake further training to open even more career opportunities, perhaps in management.

Employer Description:
Established in 1966 by Brin Jones, we have since gone from strength to strength. Brin developed his business by keeping up with the latest vehicle technology and repair methods. In 1998, Brin obtained Porsche approval, followed by Mercedes-Benz approval and then Honda approval. In 2004, Brin and his wife Maggie won the prestigious Porsche Bodyshop of the Year Award, and in 2007 once of our apprentices won the Porsche Apprentice of the Year. In 2012, we made the difficult decision to part with Porsche, but we still retain the knowledge and tools to repair Porsche vehicles. Brin and Maggie have since retired and the business is now owned by Brin’s son Mark Jones who took over in 2011. Since Mark has taken over, the business has progressed stronger than ever. We have achieved the Hyundai Bodyshop approval in 2012 and the highly prestigious Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Approval in 2013. We are heavily audited by all of our manufacturers to ensure our compliance with their extremely high standards; we have never failed a single audit. Our carefully selected bodyshop technicians are trained to our approved manufacturers’ standards, which ensure that your vehicle is repaired correctly, first time, every time. We are also continuing to invest in the latest technology to ensure that we stay ahead of the motor vehicle industry. Based in Filton, we have established a fantastic reputation in the local community and are continuing to do so. We carry out work for Airbus, Rolls Royce and MOD Abbey Wood; not always on vehicles, but always using our high quality repair skills. If you would like to see examples of some of the work we have carried out, please click here to see our before and after gallery.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:00 to 14:00

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative