MET Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; New Romney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Full systems and process training

Quality-focused working environment

Long-term development opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd currently seeks an experienced MET Technician to join its refurbished workshop in New Romney, Kent. The role offers a basic salary around £50,000 with on-target earnings near £55,000, and a Monday to Friday pattern with flexible start/finish times.

Candidates should have previous MET or Vehicle Technician experience, with NVQ Level 3 or ATA accreditation being advantageous. Own tools and a full UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality awareness.
• Effective communication and multitasking abilities.
• Competent English reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim stripping and fitting across accident-damaged vehicles.
• Carry out mechanical and suspension repairs to a high standard.
• Complete steering geometry alignment and adjustment.
• Undertake glazing, minor panel repairs and plastic repairs.
• Prepare and prime new or repaired panels to the first masking stage.
• Evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems.
• Maintain high productivity while prioritising rework and quality standards.
• Provide timely updates to colleagues and follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

English reading/writing

Education

NVQ Level 3 or ATA accreditation

Tools

Own tools and equipment

Job description

Our client, a manufacturer-approved Accident Repair Group with over 50 years of trading experience, is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join its newly refurbished, fully equipped workshop in New Romney, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled MET Technician or Vehicle Technician to develop their career within a respected and growing automotive group.

• - Basic salary circa £50,000, dependent on experience
• - On-target earnings of approximately £55,000
• - Monday to Friday working hours, with flexibility around start and finish times
• - Company pension scheme
• - Full systems and process training
• - Supportive management and a quality-focused working environment
• - Long-term development opportunities within a large Accident Repair Group

Duties:

• - The successful MET Technician will complete mechanical, electrical and trim stripping and fitting across accident-damaged vehicles
• - Carry out mechanical and suspension repairs to a high standard
• - Complete steering geometry alignment and adjustment
• - Undertake glazing, minor panel repairs and plastic repairs
• - Prepare and prime new or repaired panels to the first masking stage
• - Evacuate and recharge air conditioning systems
• - Maintain high productivity while prioritising rework and quality standards
• - Provide timely updates to colleagues and follow all health and safety procedures

Requirements:

• - Previous experience as a MET Technician, Vehicle Technician or in a similar mechanical role
• - A minimum of three years’ relevant experience is preferred, although our client will consider semi-skilled individuals
• - Strong attention to detail and quality awareness
• - Competent English reading and writing skills
• - Effective communication and multitasking abilities
• - NVQ Level 3 or senior ATA accreditation is advantageous
• - Own tools and equipment
• - Full UK driving licence

This role would suit an experienced MET Technician seeking a rewarding position in New Romney, or a Vehicle Technician looking to move into the accident repair sector.