MET Technician

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Birthday day off

Company pension

Life Assurance – 2x salary

Employee vehicle leasing

Health plan & dental cover

GP service & mental health support

Discounts & cashback

Training & progression

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MET Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician or Strip and Fit Technician to join a leading accident repair centre in Cambridge. Prior MET experience in a bodyshop or accident repair environment is required; IMI qualifications or ATA accreditation are desirable.

You will strip and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components, diagnose faults, and perform manufacturer-spec vehicle repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive bodyshop or accident repair centre.
• IMI qualifications or ATA accreditation desirable.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and vehicle repair knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Strip and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Remove and refit bumpers, dashboards, suspension and interior trim.
• Carry out vehicle repairs to manufacturer specifications.
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional damage.
• Work closely with Panel Beaters, Paint Technicians and Vehicle Damage Assessors.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and Health & Safety.

Skills

MET experience

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

IMI qualifications or ATA accreditation desirable

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced MET Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician or Strip and Fit Technician to join a leading accident repair centre in Cambridge. Applicants must have previous MET experience within a bodyshop or accident repair environment. Relevant IMI qualifications or ATA accreditation are desirable.

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to £24 per hour + Uncapped Bonus

Hours: To be confirmed

Why Apply?

• Uncapped monthly bonus scheme
• Guaranteed average bonus during annual leave
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Life Assurance – 2x basic salary
• Company pension and Save As You Earn scheme
• Exclusive employee vehicle leasing scheme
• Health Cash Plan, dental cover and physiotherapy
• 24/7 GP service and mental health support
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Financial wellbeing support and flexible pay access
• Ongoing technical training and career progression
• Strip and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components on accident-damaged vehicles
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Remove and refit bumpers, dashboards, suspension and interior trim
• Carry out vehicle repairs to manufacturer specifications
• Complete vehicle inspections and identify additional damage
• Work closely with Panel Beaters, Paint Technicians and Vehicle Damage Assessors
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and Health & Safety
• Previous experience as an MET Technician, Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician or Strip and Fit Technician
• Experience within an automotive bodyshop or accident repair centre
• Strong mechanical, electrical and vehicle repair knowledge
• Ability to strip, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles
• Relevant IMI qualifications or ATA accreditation are desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.