MET Technician

Arnold Clark; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an MET Technician, where you will play a crucial role in restoring vehicles to their former glory. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on high standards and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for stripping and reassembling vehicles, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications, and completing all necessary documentation. With excellent training opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, this role is perfect for those who take pride in their work and seek a rewarding career in the automotive industry. Embrace a culture that values diversity and collaboration while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Up to £42,000 OTE

Performance-based bonuses

33 days’ annual leave

Salary review twice per year

Training and career progression

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Sick pay cover

Maternity and paternity packages

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a MET Technician with bodyshop experience.
• ATA qualification and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Stripping and reassembling vehicles to restore them.
• Completing quality checks and necessary documentation.
• Road-testing vehicles to ensure repairs are satisfactory.

Skills

MET Technician experience

Attention to detail

Efficiency and organisation

Vehicle repair knowledge

Four-wheel alignment

Full UK driving licence

Education

ATA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Specialised equipment

Job description

We Offer Our MET Technicians

• Up to £42,000 OTE plus benefits
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses – terms and conditions apply
• Aberdeen Bodyshop and Parts branch
• Starting from 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Salary review twice per year
• Excellent opportunities to continue training and career progression
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours
Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm and Friday 8am - 4.30pm

About The Role
As an MET Technician for Arnold Clark, you’ll be responsible for ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards, and that quality check paperwork is completed for every job. You’ll also complete stripping and fitting work as required.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong attention to detail and have current bodyshop experience working as a MET Technician.

Day-to-day duties

• Stripping vehicles to get them ready for the panel shop
• Re-assembling vehicles with new parts as needed, restoring them to their former condition
• Carrying out work in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Completing all documentation to the required standard
• Road-testing vehicles to check repairs
• Working to high standards as part of a team, with customer satisfaction in mind

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience as a MET Technician
• ATA or equivalent qualification
• Recent experience in a bodyshop environment
• High levels of efficiency and organisation
• Ability to produce work of consistently high quality
• Previous experience of carrying out four-wheel alignment
• Ability to demonstrate a sound and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair
• A full UK driving licence

Nice To Have (but Not Essential)

• The ability to use specialised equipment
• Training in four-wheel alignment can be provided

Our Culture
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.