Bodyshop MET Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Newthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Retail discounts

Car discounts

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work

Healthcare access

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Referral rewards

Training opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is hiring a MET Bodyshop Technician for BMW Southend. You will prepare vehicles to high standards, advise on additional work, and collaborate with the team to meet deadlines while expanding product knowledge.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service and maintaining orderly work practices. The position offers extensive leave, retail discounts, pension, and a range of family-friendly benefits to support you and your family, with flexible working options available on

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Proven ability to meet efficiency targets while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles to a high standard.
• Advising the Bodyshop/Service Advisor of any additional work necessary during the repair process.
• Working in a team to complete large jobs and assist colleagues where necessary to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Skills

Problem-solving

Vehicle safety standards

Efficiency targets

Team collaboration

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

MET Bodyshop Technician - BMW Southend

Time to switch up a gear? Be part of something better. Enjoy support that's second to none as a MET Bodyshop Technician at Group 1 Automotive. With training at some of the best facilities in the industry, you'll learn new skills while becoming an expert. And best of all, you'll be part of a fun, friendly team that will support you every day.

What we can offer you

• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Exclusive retail discounts to save money every day
• Discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Company pension scheme to plan for the years ahead
• Industry‑leading family‑friendly policies to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme to commute for less
• Dedicated support for you and your family, with 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Paid day to volunteer in your community
• Company share purchase plan to invest in your future
• Financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Training and development opportunities for everyone to keep learning and growing
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• Flexible working options – just ask

What you'll do day to day

• Preparing vehicles to a high standard.
• Advising the Bodyshop/Service Advisor of any additional work necessary during the repair process.
• Working in a team to complete large jobs and assist colleagues where necessary to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.
• Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.

Helpful skills and qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent qualification.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle safety standards and guidelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Proven ability to meet efficiency targets while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Current valid MOT licence is advantageous but not essential.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team.

If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big – Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you don't need to love cars to work with us – just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values: Respect – Integrity – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism. These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.