MET Technician

Arnold Clark Automobiles ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned automotive company in Scotland is seeking an experienced MET Technician to ensure high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction. You will strip and reassemble vehicles, complete documentation, and road-test repairs. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of bodyshop experience and an ATA qualification. The company offers competitive pay and a diverse work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and career progression.

Benefits

Up to £47,500 OTE

Performance-based bonuses

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a MET Technician.
• Recent experience in a bodyshop environment.
• Ability to demonstrate a sound and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Stripping vehicles for panel shop work.
• Re-assembling vehicles with new parts.
• Road-testing vehicles to check repairs.
• Completing all documentation to required standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bodyshop experience

High efficiency and organization

Ability to produce high-quality work

Four-wheel alignment experience

Education

ATA or equivalent qualification

Job description

About the role

We offer our MET Technicians:

• Up to £47,500 OTE plus benefits
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses – terms and conditions apply
• Aberdeen Bodyshop
• Starting from 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Salary review twice per year
• Excellent opportunities to continue training and career progression
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm and Friday 8am - 4.30pm

About the role

As an MET Technician for Arnold Clark, you’ll be responsible for ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards, and that quality check paperwork is completed for every job. You’ll also complete stripping and fitting work as required.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with strong attention to detail and have current bodyshop experience working as a MET Technician.

Day-to-day duties

• Stripping vehicles to get them ready for the panel shop
• Re-assembling vehicles with new parts as needed, restoring them to their former condition
• Carrying out work in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• Completing all documentation to the required standard
• Road-testing vehicles to check repairs
• Working to high standards as part of a team, with customer satisfaction in mind

Essential skills

• At least 2 years’ experience as a MET Technician
• ATA or equivalent qualification
• Recent experience in a bodyshop environment
• High levels of efficiency and organisation
• Ability to produce work of consistently high quality
• Previous experience of carrying out four-wheel alignment
• Ability to demonstrate a sound and up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair
• A full UK driving licence

Nice to have (but not essential):

• The ability to use specialised equipment
• Training in four-wheel alignment can be provided

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.