MET Technician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage up to £24

Weekdays only

Flexible hours

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting for a MET Technician in St Albans. Join a well-established accident repair bodyshop offering a professional and supportive environment with excellent career development opportunities.

The role features a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends and flexible working hours. The successful candidate will perform mechanical and bodywork repairs, fault-finding, diagnostics, and testing while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within a professional accident repair environment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics, dismantling, and re-assembly skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately to high standards.
• ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and bodywork repairs on allocated vehicles.
• Perform dismantling, fault-finding, diagnostics, and re-assembly operations.
• Replace parts as necessary and carry out vehicle inspections and testing.
• Identify faults and safety concerns, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Carry out road tests in a safe and legal manner to verify vehicle roadworthiness.
• Maintain high standards of quality, attention to detail, and communication throughout all tasks.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Dismantling

Re-assembly

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

ATA qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established accident repair bodyshop in St Albans, for the position of MET Technician. The successful individual will join a reputable accident repair environment recognised for quality standards and strong manufacturer approvals. This role offers significant career development opportunities within a professional and supportive setting.

Benefits of the MET Technician:

• Up to £24 per hour with excellent earning potential
• Monday to Friday working schedule with no weekends
• Flexible working hours to suit individual needs
• Well-established bodyshop with various manufacturer approvals
• Access to manufacturer training programmes
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive team environment prioritising quality and safety standards

Duties of the MET Technician:

• Conduct mechanical and bodywork repairs on allocated vehicles
• Perform dismantling, fault-finding, diagnostics, and re-assembly operations
• Replace parts as necessary and carry out vehicle inspections and testing
• Identify faults and safety concerns, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Carry out road tests in a safe and legal manner to verify vehicle roadworthiness
• Maintain high standards of quality, attention to detail, and communication throughout all tasks

Requirements of the MET Technician:

• Proven experience as an MET Technician within a professional accident repair environment
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics, dismantling, and re-assembly skills
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately to high standards
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail
• Multi-tasking capability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously
• ATA qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is preferred but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable bodyshop in St Albans, where your skills will be valued, and your career can progress. If you are dedicated, detail-oriented, and possess the relevant experience, this MET Technician role could be the ideal new challenge for you.