Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (M.E.T) Technician
Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (M.E.T.) Technicians remove and refit vehicle components as part of the accident repair process. This includes working with interiors, dashboards, sensors, wiring and safety systems, stripping vehicles down before repairs and reassembling them afterwards.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Remove and refit mechanical and electrical components
- Work with vehicle interiors, trims, dashboards, sensors and wiring
- Strip down vehicles before body repairs
- Reassemble vehicles after repairs are completed
- Safely handle airbags and electrical systems
- Identify damaged or worn components
Skills & knowledge
In a trainee role, you’ll develop:
- An understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of vehicle electronics and diagnostics
- Practical skills in removing and refitting vehicle interiors and trim
- Knowledge of how to handle modern vehicle safety systems safely
- The ability to identify damaged or worn components
Industry Qualifications
Training for this role covers mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle diagnostics, trim removal and refitting, and safe handling of vehicle safety systems. The employer can provide details of any formal qualifications available as part of the role.
For training, industry contacts and further career information, visit the Institute of the Motor Industry and its More to Motor careers website.