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Vehicle MET Technician

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Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technicians identify damaged mechanical and electrical components in vehicles which have usually been involved in an accident.

The Work

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Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Starting salaries may be based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £6.40 an hour (1 April 2024).

Apprentices may earn between £7,500 to £13,000 a year.

A qualified vehicle MET technician may earn around £35,000 to £38,000 a year. You can increase this by overtime and bonuses. More experienced technicians may earn up to £55,000 a year or more.

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Job Outlook Scotland

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2024
12133
0.9 %
RISE
2029
12244
  United Kingdom
2024
167995
2.5 %
RISE
2029
172253

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Career Area

Garage Services

Career Sectors

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

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