Apprentice Mechanical and Electrical, Trim Technician

Bolton College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity at a leading Mercedes Benz dealership in Manchester. As an Apprentice Mechanical and Electrical Trim Technician, you will receive hands-on training in a state-of-the-art body shop, working towards a Level 3 qualification over three years. The role includes extensive practical experience under mentorship, focusing on automotive mechanical and electrical repairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to remove, repair and replace mechanical and electrical systems from vehicles.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and desirable in English.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can adapt the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assess faults and prepare reports.
• Remove and install mechanical and electrical systems.
• Work alongside a mentor for hands-on experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

GCSE in English (grade 4)

Job description

Apprentice Mechanical and Electrical, Trim Technician

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Body shop for one of the largest Mercedes Benz dealerships in Europe.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Overtime will be available to meet business needs

Training course Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

Hours Monday to Saturday 8.00am till 6.00pm. Exact shifts will be discussed at the interview

40 hours a week

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

During your time at LSH Auto, you will be working alongside your mentor to:

• Assess faults and prepare reports
• Understand all safety aspects of the job role
• Removing and installing mechanical and electrical systems and components
• Removing and fitting non-structural body panels

Where you'll work

Brighton Road
SK4 2BE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOLTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Vehicle damage mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) technician (level 3)

• 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

Your training plan

You will be working towards the Vehicle Damage Mechanical and Electrical Trim Technician Level 3 qualification, which will require you to attend 1-day a week in Bolton College.

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent in:

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role is within one of the most exclusive car dealerships in the Manchester area so candidates must be professional and courteous to customers at all times

About this company

LSH Auto is proud to be part of a respected and world-renowned premium car dealership that dates back over 45 years. LSH Auto operates over 143 Mercedes-Benz dealerships in markets across the globe in diverse countries such as China, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and most recently in Germany and the United Kingdom.

A full-time job is available to the right candidate on completion of the course.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOLTON COLLEGE

Andrew Hughes

01204 482954

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000320552.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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