ZigUp - Apprentice MET Strip-Fitter


Company:	Inspiro Learning
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Princesway, NE11 0TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	8 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you into cars, hands-on work, and love seeing your efforts turn into something shiny and impressive? This could be the perfect job for you. FMGRS are looking for a motivated, detail-focused MET Technician to join their busy workshop in Newcastle, NE11 0TU – and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.

Vacancy Detail

Through a combination of work and off-job experience, to become a qualified specialist employee, developing those technical and personal skills that will equip the job holder to develop a successful career. This role is

ideally suited to individuals who are passionate about motor vehicles and wish to train within a hands-on role.

• Detect and diagnose vehicle faults including simple electrical faults.

• Remove and fit non-structural body panels.

• To be aware of and adhere to all the Housekeeping and Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.

• Remove and re-install mechanical, electrical and trim components.

• Carry out cosmetic panel alignment.

• Remove, refit and test cooling system components.

• To undertake supervised development of job skills and to put into practice the technical knowledge acquired.

• To undertake such other appropriate tasks as may from time to time be required.

• Must make consistent progress in skill development

• Must make consistent progress in the development of the inter-personal necessary to ensure transition from education into work

• Adhere to all company processes and standard operating procedures.

• To apply right first time approach for repairs.

• To maintain level of efficiency commensurate with this discipline.

• To ensure all repairs have been finished in compliance with BS10125.

• To ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on job card.

• Ensure that all jobs are completed to pre-accident condition in accordance with the approved Repair Methodology and Manufacturers Standards within the estimated times and to the highest standard of quality.

• Interpersonal and communication skills should be excellent standard.

• Attention to detail.

• The right attitude to get the job done.

• Time management at each booking is essential.

• Maintain appropriate certification in line with company and discipline requirements.

• Adhere to all elements of the Information Security Policy.

• Attend appropriate training events to keep up to date with new or developing repair techniques.

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