MET Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious employer in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an experienced MET Technician to join a busy bodyshop. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16.50 to £23 per hour, Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with no weekend shifts and long-term development prospects.

The MET Technician will perform mechanical repairs and bodywork, fault finding, and re-assembly using new parts, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable MET Technician experience in a busy bodyshop environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality work.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• ATA or NVQ qualifications preferred but not essential.
• Time-served individuals with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical repairs and bodywork on allocated vehicles.
• Dismantling, fault finding, and diagnostic work to identify issues accurately.
• Re-assemble vehicles using new parts as required.
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure vehicle safety and quality.
• Identify faults or work that requires attention, prioritising safety considerations.
• Safe and legal road testing of vehicles to confirm repair quality and road worthiness.

Skills

MET Technician experience

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting for a prestigious employer within the motor trade industry in Reading, Berkshire, seeking an experienced MET Technician to join their busy bodyshop environment. This is an excellent MET Technician opportunity for skilled professionals aiming to progress their career within a well-established company that values quality work and offers long-term development prospects.

• Competitive hourly rate of between £16.50 and £23 per hour (flat salary or basic plus bonus scheme)
• Monday to Friday working hours, 45 hours per week
• No weekend shifts, allowing for better work-life balance
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive and well-managed accident repair environment
• Long-term employment with a reputable company in the Berkshire region

Duties of an MET Technician:

• Conduct mechanical repairs and bodywork on allocated vehicles
• Dismantling, fault finding, and diagnostic work to identify issues accurately
• Re-assemble vehicles using new parts as required
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure vehicle safety and quality
• Identify faults or work that requires attention, prioritising safety considerations
• Safe and legal road testing of vehicles to confirm repair quality and road worthiness

Requirements of an MET Technician:

• Demonstrable experience as an MET Technician within a busy bodyshop environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality work
• Full UK driving licence
• ATA or NVQ qualifications are preferred but not essential
• Time-served individuals with relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment