MET Technician

Activate; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a MET Technician in Nottingham, where you'll dismantle and reassemble accident-damaged vehicles to high standards. With great career development opportunities and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for skilled individuals looking to excel in the auto repair industry. Enjoy generous benefits, including health plans and holiday allowances.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Personal health cash plan for dental and optical checks

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay

Life assurance: three times basic salary

Free breakfasts and fruit

Birthday surprise for everyone!

Qualifications

• ATA / NVQ level 3 required.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Dismantling and reassembling accident-damaged vehicles.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Document components and materials used.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Time management

Relevant industry experience

Education

ATA / NVQ level 3 in MET

Job description

Job title: MET Technician

Department: Activate Accident Repair

Location: Nottingham

We're looking for a MET Technician to be part of our success story.

• Listed in the 2022 Sunday Times 100: Britain's fastest-growing private companies.
• Great career development opportunities grow with us.

About The Role

Dismantling and reassembling accident-damaged vehicles in line with manufacturers' specifications and to the high standards expected by our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out work detailed in estimate, removing damaged components from the vehicle in preparation for repair/paint work.
• Refit components to restore the vehicle to pre-accident condition.
• Deliver the highest standard of quality.
• Achieve manufacturers' and/or estimated repair times.
• Report all faults and defects noticed during work.
• Accurately document components, materials, and consumables used.
• Protect customer vehicles with covers and dust sheets.
• Safeguard the vehicle and contents during repair.
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Meet company repair/refit times.
• Record hours, components, materials, and consumables used.
• Keep wastage of materials within targets set by management.
• Prevent damage or loss of customer vehicles or contents during repair.
• Ensure safe and reliable use and maintenance of equipment, providing adequate training to operatives.

Skills And Experience

• ATA / NVQ level 3 in MET
• Good communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good H&S knowledge and awareness.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Relevant industry experience as a repair technician.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Personal health cash plan for dental and optical checks
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay
• Life assurance: three times basic salary
• Free breakfasts and fruit
• Birthday surprise for everyone!

What you can expect from us

At Activate Group, supporting our team members is a priority. We provide benefits focused on health and wellbeing, rewards like employee of the month, and perks such as free fruit and cereal, whether you're at our offices, sites, or working from home.

A Bit About Us

Recognized as one of the UK's 100 fastest-growing private companies by the Sunday Times, we employ over 700 staff nationwide. We work with major UK fleets and insurance companies, supporting drivers involved in road incidents through our contact centres in Halifax and Peterborough. We manage the entire repair process at our own body shops and a network of independent partners.

Want To Know What It's Like To Work With Us? Take a Look At Our Purpose And Values.

Purpose: Make someone's bad day better

Values

• Make it happen: Be accountable, take initiative, work fast, and do a great job.
• Strive for better: Be bold, challenge norms, and make small improvements often.
• Win together: Be a team player, learn and succeed together, and respect each other.