Job Description:

Job Title: MET / Panel Technician

Location: Luton
Salary: £22 - £24 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client is a well-established automotive business with a busy bodyshop in Luton, and they are currently looking for an experienced MET / Panel Technician to join their growing team.

This role will involve a combination of mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) work alongside vehicle body and panel repairs, helping to return accident-damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled technician with experience across both MET and panel work, looking for competitive hourly rates, long-term stability and the opportunity to develop their career within a professional bodyshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MET and panel repairs on a range of accident-damaged vehicles

• Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components

• Repair, replace and align damaged body panels

• Carry out stripping and refitting work as required

• Assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair methods

• Carry out welding and structural repairs where required

• Work closely with other bodyshop technicians throughout the repair process

• Ensure all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard

• Complete repairs in line with manufacturer and industry standards

• Accurately complete job cards and repair documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience as an MET Technician, Panel Technician, Panel Beater or Bodyshop Technician

• Experience across both MET and panel repair work

• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair techniques

• Experience working with accident-damaged vehicles

• Good understanding of vehicle structures and repair methods

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Relevant automotive/bodyshop qualifications are preferred

• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer

• £22 - £24 per hour, depending on experience

• Monday to Friday working

• Full-time, permanent position

• Ongoing training and development

• Modern bodyshop facilities and equipment

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• Career progression within an established automotive business