MET Technician

Igloo Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary plus achievable bonus

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Health cash plan and retail discounts

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is looking for an experienced MET Technician to work in Chelmsford. You will be responsible for stripping down and reassembling vehicles, ensuring repairs meet quality and time standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of bodyshop processes. The position offers a competitive salary, 30 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and further benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an MET Technician role.
• Strong understanding of bodyshop repair processes and methods.
• Able to work accurately from job cards and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Strip and refit vehicles according to repair estimates.
• Carry out dismantling and reassembly work ensuring quality checks.
• Identify and report deviations from estimates immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Understanding of bodyshop repair methods

Job description

The Role

As an MET Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient strip-down and reassembly of vehicles in line with approved repair estimates and methods. You’ll play a key role in ensuring repairs are completed accurately, on time, and to the highest quality standards within a busy bodyshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strip and refit vehicles in line with repair estimates, methods, and procedures
• Carry out all dismantling and reassembly work to a high standard, ensuring quality checks are completed throughout
• Identify and report any deviations from the estimate or repair methods to the estimator immediately
• Advise the Bodyshop Team Leader of any additional work identified during the repair process
• Ensure all work is completed within allocated repair times
• Check parts availability against estimates to prevent delays, returning unused parts for credit where applicable
• Supervise and support non-qualified staff when required
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and safety-related materials are in date and fit for purpose
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and comply with all health and safety regulations
• Undertake additional reasonable duties as required by management

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an MET Technician role
• ATA accreditation preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of bodyshop repair processes and methods
• Ability to work accurately from job cards and estimates
• Good attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
• Able to work independently and as part of a wider bodyshop team

What’s On Offer

• Competitive basic salary plus achievable bonus
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays (plus additional with service)
• Company pension
• Long service and colleague recognition schemes
• Health cash plan and retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from Igloo’s recruitment team throughout the process

Commutable From: Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Braintree, Colchester, Grays, Harlow, Ipswich, Maldon, Romford, Southend-on-Sea, Witham.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now with your CV and a member of the Igloo team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.