Location: Reading
Salary: OTE £60,000 (Basic Salary £45,000 - £50,000+ DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for an MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician role where your technical expertise is recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and you can enjoy a consistent Monday to Friday working week?
If you're an experienced MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician looking for your next career move, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional accident repair environment where your mechanical, electrical, and trim skills are genuinely valued. With an OTE of £60,000 and a basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000+ DOE, you'll have strong earning potential alongside the security of a permanent position.
Working Monday to Friday, 7am to 4:30pm, you'll benefit from a structured working pattern that provides a strong work-life balance. If you're looking for a stable role where you can use your technical expertise, work alongside a skilled Bodyshop team, and continue developing your career, this could be an excellent next step.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·OTE of £60,000
·Basic Salary of £45,000 - £50,000+ DOE
·Monday to Friday working pattern
·7am - 4:30pm working hours
·Full-time, permanent employment
·Professional Bodyshop working environment
·Opportunity for long-term career development
·Varied mechanical, electrical, and trim workload
THE ROLE
As an MET Technician, you'll be responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and trim aspects of vehicle repairs, ensuring components are safely removed, repaired or replaced, and correctly refitted throughout the accident repair process.
Key responsibilities include:
·Carrying out mechanical, electrical, and trim strip and refit work on accident-damaged vehicles.
·Removing and replacing damaged components in preparation for structural, panel, and paint repairs.
·Diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues resulting from vehicle damage.
·Reassembling vehicles correctly following body and paint repairs.
·Carrying out functional and safety checks to ensure vehicle systems operate correctly.
·Working closely with Panel Beaters, Paint Technicians, Vehicle Damage Assessors, and Workshop Controllers.
·Ensuring all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacturer repair methods and required quality standards.
·Maintaining tools, equipment, and the working area in a clean, safe, and professional condition.
ABOUT YOU
This opportunity would suit an experienced MET Technician / Mechanical, Electrical & Trim Technician / Vehicle Technician / Bodyshop MET Technician with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
You'll ideally have:
·Previous experience as an MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician within a professional Bodyshop or accident repair environment.
·Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (NVQ / IMI / SVQ / ATA).
·Strong mechanical, electrical, and vehicle trim knowledge.
·Experience with vehicle strip-down, component replacement, and refitting.
·Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
·The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a skilled workshop team.
·A full UK driving licence.
·A commitment to continuous professional development.
APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MET (Mechanical, Electrical & Trim) Technician offering an OTE of £60,000, a strong basic salary, and a consistent Monday to Friday working pattern.
If you're looking for your next challenge in Reading and want a role where your technical expertise is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration. Contact Chris at AutoSkills UK and quote job number 54603
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year