*MET Technician (Bodyshop) – Fix Auto Yeovil £18–£21 per hour | Full Time | 42.5 Hours Per Week*
Fix Auto Yeovil is looking for an experienced MET Technician to join our accident repair centre team. Fix Auto is a leading independent accident repair network, trusted by insurers, manufacturers and drivers across the UK. Our bodyshops combine manufacturer-approved repair methods, modern equipment and a strong focus on quality, safety and customer care.
As an MET Technician, you will carry out high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim work on a wide range of vehicles following accident damage, working closely with our body and paint teams to deliver right-first-time repairs.
*What you’ll be doing:*
* Stripping and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components on damaged vehicles in line with job card instructions* Checking parts against the job card during strip and reporting any additional parts or damage to the Workshop Controller* Carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs in line with manufacturer repair methods* Accurately diagnosing faults and identifying any hidden damage* Performing wheel alignment, geometry, suspension and steering checks and adjustments* Completing quality check sheets at each stage of the repair process* Recording work carried out on job cards and updating systems accurately* Air-con re-gas and ADAS calibration preparation where trained to do so* Supporting body and paint colleagues to ensure smooth workflow through the bodyshop
*What we’re looking for:*
* Proven experience as an MET Technician or Vehicle Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or experience in light vehicle maintenance, repair or accident repair* Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills* Ability to interpret repair methods, technical data and bodyshop job cards* High attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship* Good communication and teamwork skills* Full, clean UK driving licence* Your own tool set
*Desirable:*
* ATA / IMI MET accreditation, or actively working towards it* Air conditioning certification (or equivalent meeting EC 307/2008 requirements)* EV/HEV component removal and replacement qualification* Four wheel alignment certification
*What we offer:*
* £18–£21 per hour, based on experience* Productivity and quality-linked bonus scheme* 28 days holiday including bank holidays* Company pension scheme* Ongoing training and development, including ATA / IMI accreditation support* Modern bodyshop with up-to-date tools, equipment and repair methods* Stable, long-term career prospects within the Fix Auto network* Retail discount scheme
If you are an experienced MET Technician or Vehicle Technician with bodyshop experience and want to join a respected accident repair network, please apply with your CV.
*Job Type:* Full-time *Work Location:* In person, Yeovil
Pay: £18.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:* Company pension* Cycle to work scheme* Free parking* On-site parking* Transport links
Application question(s):* Do you have experience working as a MET Technician or Vehicle Technician in a bodyshop or accident repair environment?
Work Location: In person…