MET Technician

ABL 1 Touch Group Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Team bonus

28 days’ holiday

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration Day

Car insurance discount

Company pension

Employee Engagement Budget

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

ABL 1 Touch is seeking a skilled MET Technician to join our team in Basildon. You will inspect, repair and reassemble vehicle structures to manufacturer standards, ensuring safety and quality before handover.

With a minimum of 5 years in motor vehicle body repair, you’ll work with auto electrical systems, wheel alignment and air conditioning. A full UK driving licence is required; training in encapsulated glass is preferred. We offer a competitive package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in motor vehicle body repair.
• Auto electrical qualifications and practical experience.
• Knowledge of computerised wheel alignment systems.
• Strong mechanical and suspension knowledge.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Recognised Air Conditioning and Encapsulated Glass training (preferred).
• A flexible, team-focused approach with a positive attitude.
• High levels of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting vehicle structure, mechanical components and paintwork.
• Ensuring vehicles meet all safety requirements prior to handover.
• Removing, storing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components.
• Safely handling and disposing of vehicle fluids and gases.
• Reassembling vehicles following repair, carrying out detailed quality checks.
• Performing 4-wheel alignments where required.
• Completing quality control checks, final sign-off and ATA documentation.
• Identifying and reporting faults or additional repair requirements.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment.
• Following approved repair methods and ensuring documentation is accurate and visible.
• Carrying out vehicle safety checks, beam settings and recording warnings on job cards.
• Ensuring all safety-critical components are fitted and torqued to specification.

Skills

5 years experience

Auto electrical qualifications

Wheel alignment systems

Mechanical knowledge

Driving licence

Air Conditioning training

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

MET Technician

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary

• Team bonus

• 28 days’ holidayincluding bank holidays

• Healthcare Cash Plan, including gym and shopping discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Celebration Day– an extra paid day off to mark something important to you

• Car insurance discountwith LV

• Company pension

• Employee Engagement Budgetfor team activities and social events

• Access to Mental Health First Aiders

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Refer a Friend Scheme– earn up to£1,000

• Additional benefits added as we continue to grow

Since 1994, ABL 1 Touch has been a market-leading vehicle repair business, working in partnership with insurance companies. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our work but also on providing excellent customer service.

As anMET Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring all vehicle repairs are completed safely, accurately and to manufacturer and industry standards.

Responsibilities of a MET Technician will include:

• Inspecting vehicle structure, mechanical components and paintwork

• Ensuring vehicles meet all safety requirements prior to handover

• Removing, storing and refitting mechanical, electrical and trim components

• Safely handling and disposing of vehicle fluids and gases

• Reassembling vehicles following repair, carrying out detailed quality checks

• Performing 4-wheel alignments where required

• Completing quality control checks, final sign-off and ATA documentation

• Identifying and reporting faults or additional repair requirements

• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment

• Following approved repair methods and ensuring documentation is accurate and visible

• Carrying out vehicle safety checks, beam settings and recording warnings on job cards

• Ensuring all safety-critical components are fitted and torqued to specification

Skills and experience required as a MET Technician:

• A minimum of5 years’ experiencein motor vehicle body repair

• Auto electrical qualifications and practical experience

• Knowledge of computerised wheel alignment systems

• Strong mechanical and suspension knowledge

• A full UK driving licence

• RecognisedAir Conditioning and Encapsulated Glasstraining (preferred)

• A flexible, team-focused approach with a positive attitude

• High levels of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail

Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail]