MET Strip Fitter

EXPERIENCED MET TECHNICIAN
Location: Swindon
Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for an MET Technician role where your technical skills are genuinely valued, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can continue to develop your career?

If you're an experienced MET Technician looking for a move that offers greater stability, a professional working environment and a better work-life balance, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

With a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience and a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern, you can enjoy your evenings and weekends while continuing to build your career within the accident repair industry. You'll be joining a modern bodyshop where your technical ability, quality workmanship and experience are recognised, with the opportunity to become a valued member of an experienced team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern
·08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE
As an Experienced MET Technician, you will be responsible for the removal, repair and refitting of mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles.

Working as part of an experienced bodyshop team, you'll use your technical knowledge to ensure vehicles are stripped and rebuilt correctly, efficiently and safely, while maintaining the highest standards of repair quality.
Key Responsibilities:
·Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components from accident-damaged vehicles
·Carry out accurate strip and refit procedures in line with manufacturer repair methods
·Diagnose and identify mechanical or electrical issues where required
·Remove and refit suspension, steering, braking and associated components
·Carry out checks to ensure vehicles are correctly reassembled and safe for use
·Work closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Technicians, VDA/Estimators and Workshop Controllers
·Identify additional damage or repair requirements and communicate these to the relevant team members
·Maintain high standards of workmanship while following Health & Safety and bodyshop quality procedures

ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced and technically capable MET Technician who takes pride in their work and has a strong understanding of modern vehicle repair and construction.
·Proven experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair bodyshop
·Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and trim removal and refitting
·Good understanding of modern vehicle construction and accident repair methods
·Experience working with suspension, steering and braking components
·Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults where required
·Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality workmanship
·Able to work efficiently within a busy production environment
·Reliable, professional and conscientious approach
·Strong team player with good communication skills
·IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:
MET Technician / Multi-Skilled MET Technician / Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician / Vehicle MET Technician / MET Vehicle Technician / Strip & Fit Technician / Accident Repair Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Vehicle Technician / Automotive Technician / Mechanical Technician / Vehicle Repair Technician

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MET Technician to join a professional accident repair business offering up to £45,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working hours, and genuine long-term career development.

If you're looking for your next challenge where your technical ability, experience and quality workmanship will be recognised and rewarded - while enjoying a better work-life balance - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54705