MET Technician

Octane Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced MET Technician for a busy body shop in Glasgow. Offering a basic salary of £52,548 with a total earning potential of £79,500. Ideal candidates will have bodyshop experience, relevant mechanical qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. This role involves a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks, and training on advanced systems will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a bodyshop as an MET Technician is essential.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• 5 years' experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, trim, and body work on allocated jobs.
• Conduct vehicle diagnostics and fault finding.
• Perform panel straightening and filling.
• Replace and repair suspension components.
• Calibrate ADAS systems (training provided).
• Identify additional repair work and liaise with the VDA.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical knowledge

Knowledge of wheel alignment

Panel replacement skills

ADAS calibration skills

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ or ATA

Job description

MET Technician- Glasgow
Mon-Thurs 7pm-7am

Basic Salary of £52,548 ( £79,500 OTE)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced MET Technician for a reputable body shop based in the Glasgow area.

This opportunity for an MET Technician has come about due to the high volume of work that the site now has and we are looking for an MET Technician who wants to earn well and really get involved in a busy, thriving site. Preference for ATA but not essential.

We need an MET Technician with relevant mechanical qualification preferably with an MET ATA accreditation. Someone with a good knowledge of wheel alignment will also be preferable but not essential. Due to the high volume of work and quality of vehicles we need someone who can work at a high pace but keep standards high. Preferably we want someone from a Bodyshop background looking for a new challenge but if you are a technician who can show the right level of expertise then we will be interested in hearing from you.

Role:

• Mechanical, Electrical, Trim and body work on allocated Jobs, Panel replacement and Re-alignment to manufacturer gapping and specification
• Vehicle diagnostics, fault clearing and fault finding, Removing, refitting radiators and air conditioning repair and Re-gas
• Panel Straightening and Filling
• Suspension components replacement, repairs and wheel alignment
• ADAS calibration (training will be provided)
• To identify additional repair work and liaise with the VDA.

Requirements:

Experience working within a bodyshop as an MET Technician is essential

Must hold a Full UK driving licence

You must have experience within the Bodyshop as a MET / Vehicle Technician. Having city & guilds, NVQ or ATA would be ideal but not essential as experience & quality is key. Candidates with 5 years' experience in a similar role will be of particular interest.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.