MET Strip Fitter

Auto Skills UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus

Weekday schedule

Modern workshop

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking a Senior MET Technician / Controller in Birmingham. You will combine hands-on MET repairs with workshop coordination, ensuring repairs progress efficiently while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

The role offers a competitive salary (£42,000–£50,000) with a performance-based bonus, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for career progression within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on MET repairs knowledge including mechanical, electrical and trim areas.
• Experience leading a team or mentoring junior technicians.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MET repairs to manufacturer standards.
• Coordinate daily MET department workflow to maximise efficiency.
• Allocate work and provide technical guidance to technicians.
• Diagnose vehicle damage and identify repair or replacement needs.
• Ensure repairs comply with health and safety and quality standards.
• Maintain repair documentation and workshop records.
• Support management in achieving productivity and customer satisfaction targets.

Skills

MET knowledge

Leadership

Diagnostic skills

Coordination

Communication

Job description

SENIOR MET TECHNICIAN / CONTROLLER

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 Depending on Experience / Performance related bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your technical expertise is recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Senior MET Technician or Controller looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where your technical knowledge and leadership skills will be highly valued. Offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments, giving you the work-life balance you've been looking for. Working within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop alongside a skilled team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while helping drive operational performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary (£42,000 - £50,000 DOE)
• Personal KPI bonus structure based on performance
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As a Senior MET Technician / Controller, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with workshop coordination responsibilities, ensuring vehicle repairs progress efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and trim (MET) repairs to manufacturer standards
• Support and coordinate the daily workflow of the MET department to maximise efficiency
• Allocate work and provide technical guidance to fellow technicians where required
• Diagnose vehicle damage and identify repair or replacement requirementsWork closely with Workshop Controllers, Estimators, Panel Technicians, and Paint Technicians to ensure repairs progress smoothly
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer methods, health and safety legislation, and company quality standards
• Complete accurate repair documentation and maintain workshop records
• Support the management team in achieving productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction targets

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior MET Technician with strong technical knowledge and the ability to lead by example within a busy accident repair centre.

• Previous experience as a Senior MET Technician, MET Strip & Fit Technician, or MET Controller
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and trim repairs within an automotive bodyshop
• Experience coordinating workshop activity or mentoring junior technicians
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and outstanding customer service
• Full UK Driving Licence
• ATA Accreditation advantageous but not essential

Alternative Job Titles:

• Senior MET Technician / MET Controller / MET Strip & Fit Technician / Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician / Vehicle Strip Fitter / Lead MET Technician / Bodyshop Controller / Workshop Controller