Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET)Technician - Fix Auto Birmingham East

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

Training:
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician Level 3 programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop No college attendance required as training will take place onsite You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle MET technician. You will achieve a certification in Refrigerant Handling (EC 842-2006)  Once the apprenticeship is complete you will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician qualification Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

Training Outcome:

Following completion of your apprenticeship, the right candidate can expect the possibility of permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress within the company into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager.

Employer Description:

Fix Auto Birmingham East joined the Fix Auto UK network in February 2012 and is the network’s longest established repair centre in the city.  

Housed in two adjoining buildings spanning 15,000 sq ft of workspace with ample secure car parking, as the name suggests the vehicle repair centre is situated on the east side of Birmingham and is easily accessible from the main A452 ‘Chester Road’ arterial carriageway and is close to the M6. 

Owned by the Healey family, the business is managed by the founder’s son, Ben, with an award-winning 22-strong team of experts. 

With the capacity to repair more than 1,600 vehicles annually, like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards.  

The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!  They also have the facilities to re-gas air conditioning systems.  

Working Hours :
Typically, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness