MET Technician

Pendragon Plc; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Gateshead is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician to perform body repairs on vehicles. Candidates should have experience in vehicle repair, with desirable qualifications such as ATA certification or NVQ Level 3. Attractive benefits include a joining bonus, 33 days holiday, and extensive development opportunities. This role promises a supportive culture focused on customer satisfaction and employee growth.

Benefits

£2,000 joining bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Company discounts

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle body repair and assessment.
• Desirable to hold a full UK drivers' licence.
• Background in a Bodyshop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make assessments of damaged vehicles.
• Complete strip and re-fitting work on accident damaged vehicles.
• Fix mechanical damage.

Skills

Experience stripping and fitting a wide range of vehicles

ATA qualified desirable

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

MET Technician

Company: Pendragon

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-26T05:54:34Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-24T05:54:34Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 50000-50000 GBP per YEAR

Description

Bodyshop Gateshead

As our Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician, you'll carry out the preparation and body repair of car and light commercial vehicles in an efficient, skilful and safe manner achieving high levels of customer satisfaction at all times. A Bodyshop background would be desirable but this role may also suit a manufacturer trained technician looking for a new challenge.

For this role it is desirable that you hold a full UK drivers' licence.

Salary and Bonus

• Potential target earnings of £50,000, with UNCAPPED BONUS
• £2,000 joining bonus!
• 3 month guaranteed bonus upon joining, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

What does the role of Bodyshop Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician involve?

• Making assessments of damaged vehicles
• Completing strip and re-fitting work on accident damaged vehicles
• Fixing mechanical damage
• Requesting parts
• Filling in job cards accurately on completion
• Achieving a high rate of productivity

What do you need to succeed as a Bodyshop Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician?

• Experience stripping and fitting a wide range of vehicles
• ATA qualified desirable
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values-Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!-fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.

We offer fantastic development programmes for all team members who are committed and want to progress and fast track their career within an exciting and fast-paced industry. Alongside that, we have fantastic benefits including a wide variety of discounts.