Strip Fitter

CLEAR AUTOMOTIVE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private healthcare plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company sick pay

Ongoing training and career progress

Modern repair centre

Quality-focused environment

Job summary

CLEAR AUTOMOTIVE RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED in London NW10 is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join our busy accident repair centre. The role covers mechanical, electrical and trim work, with responsibility for strip and fit tasks and fault finding to high standards.

We prioritise quality repairs over volume and offer ongoing training, a supportive team, and career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an MET Technician, Strip & Fitter or Bodyshop Mechanic.
• Experience within an accident repair/bodyshop environment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality repairs.

Responsibilities

• Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components.
• Strip and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic work.
• Identify and order required replacement parts.
• Ensure repairs are completed to manufacturer standards.
• Reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the repair process.
• Work efficiently to agreed repair timescales.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.

Skills

MET Technician experience

Diagnostic & fault finding

Teamwork & independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IMI Level 3 (advantageous)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Strip Fitter, Light MET Technician

London NW10

50,000 - 65,000

Monday to Friday, No Weekends

Benefits

• Basic salary up to 60,000
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private healthcare plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Growing and successful accident repair group
• Modern, well-equipped repair centre
• Quality-focused environment

MET Technician - The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced MET Technician to join a busy, reputable Accident Repair Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that prioritises quality repairs over volume, giving technicians the time, support and resources needed to deliver work to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within an accident repair environment and be confident carrying out all aspects of mechanical, electrical, trim, strip and fit work.

ATA, NVQ Level 3 or IMI Level 3 qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential for experienced candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Strip and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic work
• Identify and order required replacement parts
• Ensure repairs are completed to manufacturer standards
• Reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition
• Conduct quality checks throughout the repair process
• Work efficiently to agreed repair timescales
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail

Requirements

• Previous experience as an MET Technician, Strip & Fitter or Bodyshop Mechanic
• Experience within an accident repair/bodyshop environment
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality repairs