MET Technician

Perfect Placement; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retailer discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Birthday off

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Perfect Placement are seeking a MET Technician for a leading UK automotive accident repairer in Gloucester. You will carry out body repairs to high standards, remove damaged parts, inspect for extra damage, and order parts as needed.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week, with an hourly starting rate of £22-£23 depending on experience and a generous bonus. You will work with manufacturer tolerances, reset Control Units, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Qualified in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or pursuing IMI
• Experience in body repair or strip and fit
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Work per manufacturer standards
• Good multi-tasking and prioritization
• UK driving licence with minimal points

Responsibilities

• Carry out body repair work to high standards
• Remove damaged parts and store for refitting
• Inspect for additional damage with assessor and order parts
• Verify parts availability for repairs
• Refurbish and refit panels within tolerances
• Replace mechanical components as required
• Reset vehicle Control Units using diagnostic tools
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Support colleagues and manage workload

Skills

Vehicle body repair

Diagnostic tools

Teamwork

Pressure handling

Education

Automotive MET/vehicle body repair qualification

IMI qualification in progress

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Parts ordering systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK automotive accident repairer to appoint a MET Technician at their busy Gloucester centre. This MET Technician role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled vehicle body repair professional to join a well-established company committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate of £22-23, dependent on experience, with a generous uncapped performance-related bonus
• Overtime available at standard rate, subject to demand
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
• Pension scheme, life assurance, retailer discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and a salary sacrifice car scheme
• Long-term career progression within a large, multi-site organisation
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times

Duties of a MET Technician :

• Carry out body repair work on customer vehicles to high-quality standards
• Remove damaged parts to facilitate repairs, ensuring safe storage for refitting
• Inspect for additional damage, liaising with the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering necessary parts
• Verify parts' correctness and availability to ensure smooth repair progression
• Refurbish and refit vehicle panels, ensuring panels are aligned within manufacturer tolerances
• Replace mechanical components such as steering, drivetrain, and engine parts as required
• Reset vehicle Control Units using diagnostic tools as a MET Technician
• Follow health and safety procedures and attend regular safety training
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in proper condition
• Support colleagues and manage workload efficiently, occasionally undertaking additional activities

Requirements of a MET Technician :

• Recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or working towards an IMI qualification
• Strong track record in vehicle body repair or strip and fit, or experience as a Vehicle Technician seeking a move into body repair
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Capability to perform tasks as per job cards to manufacturer standards
• Effective multi-tasking and workload prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting team members
• A valid UK driving licence with minimal points