Strip Fitter / MET Technician
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Highly Competitive (Negotiable dependent on experience & qualifications)
Perks: Ongoing manufacturer-approved training | Fully equipped modern workshop | Supportive team structure | Clear career progression
The Opportunity
Are you a precision-focused MET Technician looking to secure a role within an elite, quality-driven environment?
We are a busy, British Standard Approved Accident Repair Centre holding an exceptional regional reputation for delivering the absolute highest standards of workmanship. Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of modern, high-specification vehicle repair contracts, we are looking to recruit an experienced Strip Fitter (MET Technician) to join our skilled workshop team.
We take pride in doing things properly. If you want to work inside a well-invested, state-of-the-art facility where your technical expertise is respected and rewarded, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a core member of our accident repair team, you will be responsible for the meticulous disassembly and reassembly of modern vehicles involved in collisions, ensuring every vehicle is restored flawlessly to strict manufacturer standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Component Removal & Refitting: Systematically remove and refit complex mechanical, electrical, and trim (MET) components, including suspension parts, cooling systems, modules, wiring looms, panels, and interior trim.
- Diagnostic Assessment: Identify, log, and report any hidden or secondary vehicle damage discovered during the strip-down phase to the estimating team.
- Manufacturer Compliance: Strictly follow manufacturer repair methods, technical diagrams, and diagnostic guidelines to ensure structural integrity and ADAS safety compliance.
- Quality Control: Maintain an exceptional eye for detail, ensuring zero rattles, flawless panel alignments, and pristine trim fitting prior to vehicle handover.
- Efficiency & Safety: Work effectively within a fast-paced body shop team, meeting build schedules while adhering strictly to workshop health and safety protocols.
Requirements
Qualifications (Highly Preferred):
- Level 3 ATA / NVQ in Mechanical Electrical Trim (MET) or Bodyshop Repair.
- Or City & Guilds Level 3 in MET / Automotive Repair.
- Experienced, time-served technicians without formal qualifications but with an elite track record will also be highly considered.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be fully competent working on modern, complex vehicles (including hybrid and electric vehicle systems).
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and take genuine pride in producing high-end, safe workmanship.
- Possess strong communication skills to collaborate smoothly with panel beaters, spray painters, and workshop management.
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence to safely move vehicles around the repair centre.
What We Offer
- Premium Financial Package: A highly competitive base salary tailored precisely to your technical skills, certifications, and efficiency.
- Continuous Development: Ongoing training and fully funded development opportunities to keep your ATA accreditations and EV/ADAS skills up to date.
- Elite Environment: Work inside a clean, modern, and exceptionally well-equipped workshop supplied with the latest specialized diagnostic and stripping tools.
- True Job Security: Permanent placement with a stable, highly reputable company backed by a massive stream of insurance and private work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Automotive repair: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
