Bodyshop MET Technician - CUPRA SEAT

Stoneacre Motor Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Industry-leading salary

Dedicated manufacturer training

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Wellness programme

Free parking

Job summary

Stoneacre Motor Group is seeking a Bodyshop MET Technician to deliver high-standard vehicle repair work in a fast-paced environment. You will remove and refit trims, panels and components, and follow manufacturer repair methods while conducting fault-finding and diagnostics.

An ambitious professional with NVQ Level 3 in Bodyshop repairs or ATA qualification would be ideal, with experience in stripping and refitting vehicles and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Bodyshop repairs is required or highly desirable.
• ATA qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience stripping and refitting vehicles is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced Bodyshop with focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• You will remove and refit mechanical and electrical trims / panels / components on vehicles.
• Ensuring stripping and rebuilding work is carried out professionally and final quality checks are met.
• Dismantling vehicles ready for the panel area.
• Carrying out inspections.
• Ordering replacement parts.
• Re-assembling the vehicle with new parts as required to pre-accident condition.
• Stripping and fitting components, bodywork and trim elements.
• Carry out all Bodyshop MET duties required within your remit.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Perform road testing (if applicable).
• Dismantle and reassemble damaged vehicles in accordance with the prescribed repair method.
• Ensuring that all jobs are completed within the estimated timescales.
• Check that all parts are ordered as per estimate, returning unused parts to the parts department for credit.
• Awareness and adherence to all necessary standards and Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Time management

Organisational skills

Quality workmanship

Vehicle repair techniques knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Bodyshop repairs)

ATA qualification (advantage)

Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a Bodyshop MET Technician. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing motor groups. This is your chance to shine as an individual and have the free reign to be yourself, demonstrate your accomplished vehicle repair skills, and thrive in an environment that allows you to live each working day to the full. As a Bodyshop MET Technician, you will be a valued team member committed to delivering the very best vehicle repair work to the highest standard. Demonstrating your expertise and techniques, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

An average day as a Bodyshop MET Technician

• You will remove and refit mechanical and electrical trims / panels / components on vehicles.
• Ensuring that stripping and rebuilding work of all vehicles is carried out in a professional and correct manner and that final quality checks are undertaken in line with applicable standards.
• Dismantling vehicles ready for the panel area.
• Carrying out inspections.
• Ordering replacement parts.
• Re-assembling the vehicle with new parts as required to pre-accident condition.
• Stripping and fitting components, bodywork and trim elements.
• Carry out all Bodyshop MET duties required within your remit.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Perform road testing (if applicable).
• Dismantle and reassemble damaged vehicles in accordance with the prescribed repair method.
• Ensuring that all jobs are completed within the estimated times scales.
• Check that all parts are ordered as per estimate, to ensure that the repair can be completed without delay, returning all unused parts to the parts department for credit.
• Awareness and adherence to all necessary standards and Health and Safety procedures.

Ideally you will hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Bodyshop repairs. An ATA qualification would also be an advantage. Lapsed training can be recertificated.

You will have experience in stripping, refitting vehicles.

You will have the ability to work efficiently within a fast paced Bodyshop and take responsibility for the quality and quantity of your own work.

You will be capable of working to the highest standard and demonstrate sound, up to date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.

You will have strong time management and organisational skills.

We want you to love what you do - The rest will come naturally.

Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that our people make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

• A flexible approach to working patterns - Choose your own hours!
• We are happy to discuss all flexible working options to help you achieve the work life balance that suits you
• Industry leading competitive salary
• Industry leading bonuses
• Dedicated manufacturer training
• Fast track to EV Level 4
• Minimum 30 days holiday increasing to 34 days (pro rata basis)
• Industry leading career progression opportunities
• Contributory workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Long service reward
• Customer introduced reward
• Employee discounts
• Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
• Wellness programme
• Free parking