MET Fitter

Direct Line Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vehicle repair industry is seeking a MET Technician to join their Auto Services team. The role involves stripping, refurbishing, and fitting various vehicles while ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped earning potential and a range of benefits to support your work-life balance.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

Free travel insurance

Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in stripping, refurbishing, and fitting a variety of vehicles.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality repairs efficiently.
• Work within a team of painters, panel beaters, and MET fitters.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Trim

Health and Safety

Education

EV, Glass, and ADAS accreditation

Job description

MET Technician

On-Target Earnings of £65,000 plus uncapped earning potential

In addition to the above, you will receive a 9% employer-contributed pension—regardless of whether you contribute into your pension or not! Other benefits associated with this role are outlined below.

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining our Auto Services team, you'll become part of a network of repair centres with a simple mission: to deliver high-quality repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible for our over 100,000 customers. As we look to the future, you can look to yours too. From technical capability to customer relations, you'll find a place where you can thrive. We've got this!

What you'll be doing

As a MET Technician, we want you to bring your previous experience, skills, and knowledge to the team. You'll need to demonstrate experience in stripping, refurbishing, and fitting a wide variety of vehicles, as well as working to meet our customers' needs. If you love to stay busy, this role is for you. You will work within a team of painters, panel beaters, and other MET fitters, reporting to your workshop controller.

This is a permanent onsite role.

40 or 45 hours a week contracts are available.

What you'll need

The future is exciting as the technologies used in Body Shops are evolving daily, helping us reshape the vehicle repair industry. That's why we're eager to grow our teams and are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, and committed individuals.

An ideal candidate would be an EV, Glass, and ADAS accredited MET (Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim) Technician.

All roles are central to our Auto Services business, and you'll need to be enthusiastic, upbeat, and committed to delivering the best repair service.

Health and Safety and industry standards are crucial to us. We ensure our teams and customers' safety at each repair stage, complying with Health and Safety regulations, observing DLGAS ways of working, and BS10125 procedures.

Benefits

We recognize that our colleagues are our greatest asset. We offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer-contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allowing leasing of electric or plug-in hybrid cars in a tax-efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• And many more

Our benefits aim to support your work-life balance, flexibility, and personal growth, recognizing who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity of background and thinking as a strength. Featured as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team for support.

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