Multiskilled Panel Beater & MET Technician — Career Growth

AutoSkills (United Kingdom); Walsall; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Mon-Fri working pattern

Competitive salary up to £48,000

Job summary

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Walsall is hiring an experienced Multi-Skilled Panel Beater & MET Technician. The role combines structural, cosmetic, and mechanical repairs, requiring a broad skill set across panel beating and MET tasks.

You will work with a skilled bodyshop team to deliver high-quality repairs efficiently while maintaining rigorous standards. The ideal candidate has proven panel and MET experience, strong knowledge of repair methods, and the ability to work in a busy production

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater and MET Technician within an automotive accident repair bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair and MET strip/refit procedures.
• Experience in panel replacement, alignment, repair and metal finishing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge.
• Confident with modern vehicle construction and repair methods.

Responsibilities

• Carry out panel repairs, replacement and alignment to accident-damaged vehicles
• Undertake MET strip and refit, including mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Carry out structural repairs and component replacement where required
• Complete welding, metal finishing and panel preparation to a high standard
• Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the relevant VDA/Estimator or Workshop Controller
• Work closely with Panel, MET, Paint and Workshop teams to ensure efficient vehicle progression
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, bodyshop quality standards and Health & Safety procedures
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining exceptional workmanship

Skills

Panel Beater experience

MET Technician experience

Strong repair knowledge

Time management

Team player

Full UK driving licence preferred

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

AutoSkills (United Kingdom) in Walsall is hiring an experienced Multi-Skilled Panel Beater & MET Technician. The role combines structural, cosmetic, and mechanical repairs, requiring a broad skill set across panel beating and MET tasks.

You will work with a skilled bodyshop team to deliver high-quality repairs efficiently while maintaining rigorous standards. The ideal candidate has proven panel and MET experience, strong knowledge of repair methods, and the ability to work in a busy production