EXPERIENCED MET TECHNICIAN
Location: Swindon
Salary: OTE Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00
Looking for a role where your technical skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MET Technician to join a professional accident repair centre, working within a modern, well-equipped bodyshop where your experience, technical ability and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.
With the potential to earn up to £50,000 OTE depending on experience, including bonus schemes designed to suit, this position offers an excellent opportunity to maximise your earnings while developing your technical expertise. Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern with no weekend commitments, alongside opportunities for ongoing training, career development and the chance to build a long-term future within a professional accident repair team.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Earning Potential - OTE Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience
·Bonus Schemes Designed to Suit
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern - 08:00-17:00
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training and Development
·Career Progression Opportunities
·No Weekend Commitments
THE ROLE
As an Experienced MET Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical, electrical and trim repairs on accident-damaged vehicles, ensuring all components are removed, refitted and tested in line with manufacturer specifications and vehicle safety requirements.
Working alongside Panel Technicians, Paint Sprayers, VDAs and the wider bodyshop team, you will play an important role in ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently, accurately and to the highest standards of workmanship.
Key Responsibilities:
·Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles.
·Strip and rebuild vehicles to facilitate panel repairs, structural work and refinishing.
·Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults identified during the repair process.
·Carry out component repairs and replacements involving suspension, steering, braking and other vehicle systems where required.
·Identify additional damage and communicate findings to the Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) or Workshop Controller.
·Work closely with Panel Technicians, Paint Sprayers and the wider workshop team to maintain an efficient repair process.
·Complete post-repair checks to ensure components and vehicle systems function correctly and safely.
·Follow manufacturer repair methods, quality standards and Health & Safety procedures.
ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced, technically capable MET Technician who takes pride in their workmanship and understands the importance of vehicle safety, accuracy and quality within an accident repair environment.
·Previous experience as an MET Technician within an automotive accident repair centre or bodyshop.
·Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and trim removal, refitting and repair procedures.
·Experience stripping and rebuilding vehicles following accident damage.
·Competent in diagnosing faults and working with modern vehicle systems and components.
·Understanding of manufacturer repair methods and vehicle safety requirements.
·IMI, ATA, City & Guilds or another relevant automotive qualification would be advantageous.
·Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy workshop environment.
·A reliable, professional approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·A full UK driving licence is preferred.
Alternative Job Titles: MET Technician / Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician / Automotive MET Technician / Accident Repair MET Technician / Vehicle Strip Fitter / Vehicle Refit Technician / Mechanical and Electrical Technician / Automotive Repair Technician / Bodyshop Technician / Vehicle Technician.
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair business that values technical expertise, quality workmanship and employee development. With the potential to earn up to £50,000 OTE through bonus schemes designed to suit, a modern workshop environment and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, this role offers an attractive next step for an experienced MET Technician looking to maximise their earnings and develop their career.
If you're an experienced MET Technician looking for a new challenge where your skills and productivity are recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Contact Steve at AutoSkills UK - JOb Reference - 55130
