Strip & Refit MET Technician – Mon–Fri, Up to £45k

Auto Skills UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri schedule

08:30-17:00

Full-time role

Modern workshop

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Gloucester is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join our modern bodyshop. You will handle mechanical, electrical and trim work on accident-damaged vehicles, collaborating with panel and paint teams to maintain quality and safety standards.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 schedule, a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, and a commitment to ongoing training and long-term career development in a busy, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven MET Technician experience within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and trim knowledge.
• Experience stripping and refitting modern vehicles following accident damage.
• Good understanding of vehicle construction, repair methods and manufacturer procedures.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safe, high-quality repairs.
• Ability to work efficiently within a busy production environment.
• IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Strip and refit vehicle components accurately and efficiently.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults associated with accident repairs.
• Complete pre-repair and post-repair checks to ensure vehicles are safe and correctly assembled.
• Work closely with Panel Technicians and other bodyshop departments to maintain efficient vehicle throughput.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods, technical procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify additional damage or repair requirements and communicate these to the relevant team members.
• Complete repairs within agreed production times while maintaining excellent technical standards and attention to detail.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostic ability

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent work

Health & safety awareness

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Gloucester is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join our modern bodyshop. You will handle mechanical, electrical and trim work on accident-damaged vehicles, collaborating with panel and paint teams to maintain quality and safety standards.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 schedule, a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, and a commitment to ongoing training and long-term career development in a busy, customer-focused environment.