MET Technician

Clear Automotive Recruitment Solutions Limited; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced MET Technician in Tonbridge to join a quality-focused repair centre. You’ll be responsible for stripping and rebuilding vehicles, applying strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, and adhering to manufacturer standards. This role offers career progression, excellent benefits including a Time Saved Bonus, and a Monday to Friday schedule. If you take pride in your work, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Time Saved Bonus

Monday to Friday only

29 days annual leave

Clear progression opportunities

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a MET Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair setting.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to follow technical repair methods accurately.

Responsibilities

• Removing and refitting mechanical and electrical trims, panels, and components.
• Professionally stripping and rebuilding vehicles to manufacturer standards.
• Ordering and fitting replacement parts.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Education

ATA, NVQ Level 3, or IMI Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

MET Technician
Tonbridge
Up to £47,000 OTE £65,000 +

MET Technician / Mechanic Strip & Fit - Accident Repair Specialist

If you're an experienced MET Technician, Strip & Fitter, or Mechanic from an accident repair background, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking, quality-focused repair centre - one that values precision over speed and takes pride in doing things properly.

You'll be working with a respected name in the industry, in a workshop that's fully equipped, well-organised, and focused on high-standard repairs - not rushed jobs. If you take real pride in your workmanship, you'll fit in perfectly.

Responsibilities

• Removing and refitting mechanical and electrical trims, panels, and components
• Professionally stripping and rebuilding vehicles, ensuring work is completed to manufacturer standards
• Dismantling accident-damaged vehicles ahead of panel and paint stages
• Performing fault finding, diagnostics, and inspections
• Steering, suspension, and wheel alignment work as required
• Ordering and fitting replacement parts
• Carefully reassembling vehicles to pre-accident condition
• Working on bodywork, trim, and all mechanical/electrical aspects within your remit
• Following manufacturer repair methods and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Managing repair times effectively and ensuring work is completed within agreed timelines

What You'll Need

• Previous experience as a MET Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair setting
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
• Ability to follow technical repair methods accurately
• A ATA, NVQ Level 3, or IMI Level 3 qualification would be a big advantage
• A proactive mindset and pride in delivering high-quality work

If you're looking to join a company that truly respects the skill behind accident repair and provides the right environment to do your best work, we'd love to hear from you

If you would like to be considered for the MET Technician job, please call Callum at Clear Automotive on (phone number removed) or email your CV for an immediate interview.

Benefits

• Time Saved Bonus - banked weekly & paid monthly
• Monday to Friday only
• Access 30% of your wages in advance every month
• 29 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding company
• Enhanced sick pay
• Plus, many more great benefits

We are also recruit for the following positions nationally: Panel Beater, Panel Technician, MET Technician, Bodyshop Mechanic, Vehicle Painter, Vehicle Paint Sprayer, Vehicle Prepper, Paint Prepper, Bodyshop Technicians, Accident repair, Vehicle body repair, coach builder, VDA, Vehicle Damage Assessor, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Technician, Workshop Controller, Bodyshop Controller, SMART Repairer and Bodyshop Managers, Production Manager and more

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