MET Technician

STEER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP LIMITED; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair service in Tees Valley is seeking a skilled MET Technician to join their team. You will be responsible for restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition, utilizing your strong mechanical and electrical knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary, various benefits including enhanced sick pay and a referral bonus scheme, and opportunities for career progression. This role is perfect for those who take pride in their work and enjoy a precise, problem-solving environment.

Benefits

29 days holiday

Pension contributions

Referral bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Financial wellbeing app

Employee assistance programme

Accredited ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within a bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and trim systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently dismantling and reassembling vehicles.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

ATA accreditation

Job description

At Steer Automotive Group, we don't just repair vehicles we set the benchmark for quality, safety, and customer care. We're now looking for a skilled and detail‑driven MET Technician to join our Darlington team and play a key role in restoring vehicles to their pre‑accident condition. If you take pride in precision, enjoy solving problems, and want to work within a business that values doing things properly, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

• Safely and efficiently dismantling and reassembling vehicles in line with manufacturer methods
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out appropriate repairs
• Using the latest technology and equipment to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Working closely with colleagues to support a smooth, efficient repair process
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional workshop environment
• Proven experience as an MET Technician within a bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and trim systems
• ATA accreditation (or working towards it) is desirable
• Excellent diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• A professional approach with integrity, accountability, and pride in your work
• Competitive salary plus performance‑related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Wagestream‑a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression