MET Strip Fitter

autoskills-uk; 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

Salary: Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your technical expertise is genuinely valued, your leadership skills are recognised, and your earning potential is rewarded?

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician with strong mechanical experience and proven leadership ability, ready to take the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to take greater ownership of the MET operation within a professional accident repair environment.

Offering a salary of up to £48,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent balance between responsibility, career progression and work-life balance. You'll be working within a modern bodyshop where your mechanical, electrical and trim expertise will be highly valued, while using your leadership skills to support the team, maintain high standards and help drive the efficiency and quality of the repair operation.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £48,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Multi-Skilled Head MET, you will take a lead role within the MET department, combining strong hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility. You will help coordinate MET activity, support and guide technicians, and work closely with the wider bodyshop team to ensure vehicles progress efficiently and repairs are completed to the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the MET operation, coordinating workloads and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to MET technicians within the department
• Carry out complex Mechanical, Electrical and Trim removal, repair and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles
• Use strong mechanical knowledge to diagnose faults and carry out repairs involving suspension, steering, braking and associated vehicle systems
• Work closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Technicians, VDA/Estimators and Workshop Controllers to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Identify additional damage or repair requirements and communicate these clearly to the relevant team members
• Ensure technicians follow correct manufacturer repair methods and maintain consistently high-quality workmanship
• Maintain compliance with bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Proven leadership skills and the confidence to lead, support and develop other technicians
• Strong mechanical experience and technical knowledge
• Strong Mechanical, Electrical and Trim knowledge
• Excellent understanding of suspension, steering and braking systems
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical fault-finding abilities
  
• Experience with complex strip and refit procedures
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle construction and accident repair methods
• Ability to provide technical guidance and resolve repair-related issues
• Strong understanding of repair quality and Health & Safety requirements
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to first-class workmanship
• Organised, reliable and professional approach to work
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across a busy bodyshop
• Strong team player with a positive and proactive leadership approach
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MET Technician with strong mechanical experience and proven leadership skills to step into a Head MET position with greater responsibility, recognition and career progression.

With a salary of up to £48,000, Monday to Friday working hours and a modern accident repair environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want your technical expertise, mechanical ability and leadership skills to be properly recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.