MET Technician

Perfect Placement; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based automotive recruitment agency is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join a nationwide accident repair centre. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles to high standards, with an annual salary of up to £47,840 and potential earnings of £60,000. The position offers significant benefits, including a £5,000 joining bonus and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

£5,000 joining bonus

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Time-saving bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience as a MET Technician within an accident repair centre.
• ATA qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles.
• Identifying additional repair work.
• Communicating effectively with team members.
• Carrying out quality controls.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicles

Communicating effectively

Quality control

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Motor Trade Client is a nationwide accident repair centre based in Newport and they require an experienced MET Technician / Fitter to join their busy team of bodyshop productives.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of up to £23 per hour, plus a time efficiency-based bonus scheme!
• Access to a weekly, generous, uncapped time‑saving bonus scheme providing an on‑target earnings of around £55‑60,000 per annum.
• £5,000 joining bonus split over initial 12‑month employment period.
• Overtime, subject to availability, paid additionally.
• 23 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays and your birthday off work.
• Various additional benefits, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance, retailer discounts, and a generous salary sacrifice car scheme, amongst others.
• Access to industry‑leading training and development.
• Fantastic long‑term career prospects/job security with a large multi‑site business that is itself part of a larger company.

Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday only.

Typical duties

• Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining vehicles in line with our Client's high standards.
• Familiarity with the skills, knowledge and techniques required to be successful in the role.
• To identify additional repair work and liaise with the bodyshop advisor.
• Communicating effectively with other team members.
• Carry out quality controls.

Requirements

• Fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• ATA qualification would be beneficial.
• Experience as a MET Technician within an accident repair centre.

For your hard work as a MET Technician / Fitter for our client you will be paid up to £47,840 with OTE circa of £60,000.

If you are interested in hearing more or wish to apply for this MET Technician job please send your CV to Harry Thaxton‑Woodcock, quoting the job reference number.