Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 08/01/2026
Job Ref: 29768

MET Technician

Location: Pulborough
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000
Sector: Bodyshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 29768

Job Description

MET Technician 
Location - Crawley 
Salary - £50,000 per annum,  up to £57,000 OTE
Hours - full time
Ref - 29768

We are currently recruiting for a fully qualified, MET Technician for a reputable body shop based in Crawley. This opportunity for an MET Technician has come about due to the high volume of work that the site now has and we are looking for an MET Technician who wants to earn well and really get involved in a busy, thriving site. Preference for ATA but not essential. Due to the high volume of work and quality of vehicles we need someone who can work at a high pace but keep standards high. 

MET Technician Role:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Trim and body work on allocated Jobs, Panel replacement and Re-alignment to manufacturer gapping and specification
  • Vehicle diagnostics, fault clearing and fault finding, Removing, refitting radiators and air conditioning repair and Re-gas
  • Panel Straightening and Filling
  • Suspension components replacement, repairs and wheel alignment
  • ADAS calibration (training will be provided)
  • To identify additional repair work and liaise with the VDA.

MET Technician Requirements:

  • Fully qualified MET Vehicle Technician
  • Experience working within a bodyshop is essential
  • Must hold a Full UK driving licence


You must have experience within the Bodyshop as a MET / Vehicle Technician. Having city & guilds, NVQ or ATA would be ideal but not essential as experience & quality is key. Candidates with 5 years' experience in a similar role will be of particular interest.

Consultant: - Michael Rogers - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.