MET Strip Fitter

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Monday–Friday workweek

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join our modern bodyshop. You will handle mechanical, electrical and trim work on accident-damaged vehicles, collaborating with Panel and Paint teams to ensure repairs meet exacting standards.

Join a professional team with opportunities for career progression, a stable Monday–Friday schedule and a modern working environment designed for skilled technicians to grow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge.
• Experience stripping and refitting modern vehicles following accident damage.
• Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and manufacturer procedures.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safe, high-quality repairs.
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment.
• Professional, reliable and motivated approach.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Strip and refit vehicle components accurately and efficiently.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults associated with accident repairs.
• Complete pre-repair and post-repair checks to ensure vehicles are safe and correctly assembled.
• Work closely with Panel Technicians and other bodyshop departments to maintain efficient vehicle throughput.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, technical procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify additional damage or repair requirements and communicate these to the relevant team members.
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining excellent technical standards and attention to detail.

Skills

MET Technician

Electrical diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Driving licence

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

Looking for an MET Technician role where your technical skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your experience can take your career further?

If you're an experienced MET Technician looking for a move that offers greater stability, a professional working environment and the opportunity to work alongside a skilled accident repair team, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role offers an excellent work-life balance without compromising your career.

You'll be joining a modern bodyshop environment where technical ability and quality workmanship are valued, with the opportunity to develop your skills, take on responsibility and build a long-term future within the business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced MET Technician, you will be responsible for the mechanical, electrical, trim and associated technical aspects of vehicle accident repairs. Working closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Technicians and Workshop Controllers, you'll play an important role in ensuring vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently and to the required manufacturer and bodyshop standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles
• Strip and refit vehicle components accurately and efficiently
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults associated with accident repairs
• Complete pre-repair and post-repair checks to ensure vehicles are safe and correctly assembled
• Work closely with Panel Technicians and other bodyshop departments to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, technical procedures and Health & Safety requirements
• Identify additional damage or repair requirements and communicate these to the relevant team members
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining excellent technical standards and attention to detail

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and technically capable MET Technician who takes pride in their work and has a strong understanding of modern vehicle repair and accident damage processes.

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge
• Experience stripping and refitting modern vehicles following accident damage
• Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and manufacturer procedures
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues effectively
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safe, high-quality repairs
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment
• Professional, reliable and motivated approach
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values technical ability, experience and quality workmanship, while offering genuine long-term stability, career development and a strong Monday to Friday work-life balance.

If you're an experienced MET Technician looking for a role where your technical skills are recognised and rewarded, with a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience and no weekend working, we'd love to hear from you.