Head MET Technician: Lead Hands-On, Mon-Fri, Up to £48k

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Brackley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £48,000

Mon-Fri schedule

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Head MET to take a lead role in the MET department within a modern bodyshop. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to coordinate MET activity, guide technicians and drive efficient repairs to high standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge, proven leadership and the ability to ensure quality workmanship while maintaining Health & Safety requirements.

Qualifications

• This role requires MET Technician experience in an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Proven leadership skills to lead, support and develop technicians.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge essential.
• Solid understanding of suspension, steering and braking systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and guide repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate MET operation, manage workloads and ensure high quality workmanship.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to MET technicians.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim removal, repair and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on suspension, steering and braking systems.
• Collaborate with Panel, Paint, VDA/Estimators and Workshop Controllers to maintain throughput.
• Identify additional damage and communicate requirements clearly to the team.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer repair methods and safety standards.
• Maintain health & safety and quality standards across the bodyshop.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical experience

Electrical knowledge

Diagnosing faults

Strip and refit procedures

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Organised

Lead MET operation

Education

IMI and/or ATA qualification

Job description

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Head MET to take a lead role in the MET department within a modern bodyshop. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership to coordinate MET activity, guide technicians and drive efficient repairs to high standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge, proven leadership and the ability to ensure quality workmanship while maintaining Health & Safety requirements.