Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car before and after body repair work has been carried out.

Strip damaged vehicles down to allow panel or paint repairs

Refit mechanical and trim parts to manufacturer specification

Bleed braking and cooling systems after component replacement

Code or program replacement electronic modules

Carry out ADAS calibration after relevant component changes

Check vehicle safety systems before returning to workshop

Keep your workspace clean and tools correctly maintained

How to remove and refit bumpers, panels, glass, and trim safely

Mechanical components including suspension, cooling, and steering systems

Electrical systems, wiring looms, and electronic module coding

Safe handling of airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioner systems

EV and hybrid high-voltage awareness and safe isolation

Manufacturer repair methods and technical data interpretation

Quality checking refitted components before handover

Ready to look for a place?

See live Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.