MET Strip Fitter

Autoskills-Uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No weekend work

Modern bodyshop

Career progression

Job summary

AutoSkills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician to join a professional accident repair centre. You will work across mechanical, electrical and trim systems with a focus on quality workmanship and safety standards.

The role offers a competitive salary (£34,000–£44,000 DOE) with OTE up to £50,000, a Monday–Friday pattern (7:00am–3:45pm) and no weekend working, in modern facilities to develop skills and progress within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong experience carrying out mechanical, electrical and trim repairs.
• Confident stripping and rebuilding vehicles following accident damage.
• Good understanding of modern vehicle systems and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Experience with four-wheel alignment is advantageous.
• Experience working on modern and electric/hybrid vehicles is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work efficiently to production times, KPIs and quality standards.
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• IMI and/or ATA qualification is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Carry out MET repairs and replacement of components in accordance with manufacturer repair methods.
• Complete vehicle strip and refit work accurately and efficiently to support the wider repair process.
• Carry out four-wheel alignment checks and adjustments where required.
• Diagnose and identify mechanical and electrical faults during the repair process.
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Technicians, Preppers, Estimators and Workshop Controllers.
• Ensure vehicles are correctly protected throughout all stages of repair.
• Follow manufacturer procedures, bodyshop quality standards, Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.

Skills

MET Technician

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

Trim repairs

Four-wheel alignment

Vehicle diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

IMI/ATA qualification advantageous

Job description

EXPERIENCED MULTI-SKILLED MET TECHNICIAN

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 Depending on Experience

OTE: Up to £50,000

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:45pm

Looking for a role where your MET skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician looking for a role offering excellent earning potential, modern facilities and a better work-life balance, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre. With a salary of £34,000 - £44,000 depending on experience and an OTE of up to £50,000, your technical ability, productivity and quality workmanship can be genuinely rewarded.

Enjoy a Monday to Friday working pattern with an early 3:45pm finish, giving you more time outside work and no weekend commitments. You'll work alongside a skilled bodyshop team in a professional environment, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress your career across mechanical, electrical and trim repair disciplines.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - £34,000 - £44,000 DOE
• OTE up to £50,000
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 7:00am - 3:45pm
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• No Weekend Working
• Modern Bodyshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician, you will be responsible for stripping, repairing and rebuilding the mechanical, electrical and trim components of accident-damaged vehicles. You'll play an important role within the bodyshop production process, ensuring vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently and to manufacturer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles
• Carry out MET repairs and replacement of components in accordance with manufacturer repair methods
• Complete vehicle strip and refit work accurately and efficiently to support the wider repair process
• Carry out four-wheel alignment checks and adjustments where required
• Diagnose and identify mechanical and electrical faults during the repair process
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Technicians, Preppers, Estimators and Workshop Controllers
• Ensure vehicles are correctly protected throughout all stages of repair
• Follow manufacturer procedures, bodyshop quality standards, Health & Safety and COSHH requirements

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and technically capable Multi-Skilled MET Technician who can confidently work across mechanical, electrical and trim systems and takes pride in delivering high-quality accident repairs.

• Previous experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong experience carrying out mechanical, electrical and trim repairs
• Confident stripping and rebuilding vehicles following accident damage
• Good understanding of modern vehicle systems and manufacturer repair procedures
• Experience with four-wheel alignment is advantageous
• Experience working on modern and electric/hybrid vehicles is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently to production times, KPIs and quality standards
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a team
• IMI and/or ATA qualification is advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles: Multi-Skilled MET Technician / MET Technician / Mechanical Electrical & Trim Technician / Bodyshop MET Technician / Vehicle MET Technician / Accident Repair MET Technician / Strip & Fit Technician / Vehicle Strip Fitter / Automotive MET Technician / Multi-Skilled Vehicle Technician

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54477