Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim Apprenticeship - Steer Prestige High Wycombe Porsche
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a structured supportive and challenging apprenticeship.
The role involves removing and refitting damaged mechanical and electrical components on a car before and after body repair work has been carried out.
Role
- 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.
Training
The Programme typically lasts for 36 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
Block training at our state-of-the-art facility in Slough is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focused toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- CALEX UK LTD
- Working Week
- A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.30pm however your exact hours will be confirmed at a face-to-face interview.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 5th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)