MET Technician

Tru Talent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Ashford is seeking a talented MET Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have served a recognised apprenticeship and possess strong skills in vehicle repair, including geometry work and diagnostic training. You will work efficiently in a busy body shop, ensuring high-quality repairs. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £46,000, along with overtime opportunities and additional benefits.

Benefits

Overtime available

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a MET Technician / MET Strip Fitter in a busy body shop.
• Strong team player with the motivation to earn bonus hours.
• Sound knowledge of vehicle repair techniques and diagnostic training.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently in a commercial bodyshop.
• Follow correct repair techniques to factory specifications.
• Conduct detailed inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Repair or replace damaged mechanical and electrical components.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Experience with Geometry work

4-wheel alignment

Knowledge of vehicle repair techniques

Diagnostic training

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Technical qualification (NVQ/ATA/IMI/SVQ)

Job description

MET Technician

Location : Ashford

Salary : Up to £46,000 + Overtime

Hours : Mon-Fri, 42.5h

Benefits : Overtime available andEarly finish on Fridays

Job Description :

Our client is looking for a talented and efficient MET Strip Fitter / MET Technician to join this leading team. You will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art body shop, utilising modern equipment and techniques.

Qualifications Required for an MET Strip Fitter / MET Technician

• Will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a MET Strip Fitter / MET Technician and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / ATA / IMI / SVQ)
• Must have previous experience working as a MET Technician / MET Strip Fitter within a busy body shop
• Strong team player with self-motivation to earn bonus hours
• Experience with Geometry work and 4-wheel alignment
• Sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques
• Diagnostic training

Duties of an MET Strip Fitter / MET Technician :

• Work efficiently in a commercial bodyshop
• Follow correct repair techniques and work to factory specifications
• Conduct detailed inspections to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Repair or replace damaged mechanical, electrical, and trim components
• Disassemble and reassemble vehicle parts as required
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and fix system faults
• Perform quality checks to ensure wo...