MET Strip Fitter

Auto Skills UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Workshop Environment

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Full-Time, Permanent Position

Job summary

Auto Skills UK is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician in Wolverhampton. You will perform mechanical, electrical and trim repairs on accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring work is completed safely and to high standards.

Joining our modern workshop, you will benefit from a stable full-time role, regular hours (Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00) and ongoing training to advance your career within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MET Technician in an automotive accident repair environment.
• Knowledge across mechanical, electrical and trim disciplines.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults effectively.
• Experience with vehicle components removal and refitting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim repair on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Strip and refit components per repair methods and procedures.
• Diagnose faults and identify required repairs.
• Ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards and follow health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with panel, paint, estimators and workshop controllers to maintain throughput.

Skills

MET Technician

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Trim knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Team player

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

EXPERIENCED MULTI-SKILLED MET TECHNICIAN

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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

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

If you're an experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician looking for a move that offers greater stability, a professional working environment and the opportunity to use a broader range of your technical abilities, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, combined with a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent work-life balance alongside genuine career development. You'll be joining a modern accident repair environment where your mechanical, electrical, trim and technical expertise will be recognised, allowing you to play a key role in delivering high-quality vehicle repairs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Multi-Skilled MET Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of Mechanical, Electrical and Trim repair activities on accident-damaged vehicles. Your ability to work across multiple areas of the repair process will be highly valued, helping to ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles
• Strip and refit components in accordance with manufacturer repair methods and technical procedures
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and identify the correct repair requirements
• Carry out repairs and checks relating to 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 effectively to the relevant team members
• Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard, with appropriate safety and quality checks carried out
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge
• Experience working with modern vehicle construction and repair methodsStrong understanding of suspension, steering and braking systems
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults effectively
• Experience removing, repairing and refitting a wide range of vehicle components
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment
• Reliable, professional and motivated approach to work
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Ideally IMI and/or ATA qualified (advantageous but not essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

Multi-Skilled MET Technician / MET Technician / Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician / Vehicle MET Technician / MET Vehicle Technician / Accident Repair Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Strip & Fit Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Mechanical Technician / Vehicle Repair Technician