MET Technician

Octane Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced MET Technician to perform mechanical and electrical repairs in Newport. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an automotive environment and hold a full UK driving licence. This role offers competitive pay, including bonuses, and benefits like annual leave and well-being services.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave plus your birthday and bank holidays

Uncapped bonus scheme paid monthly

Free life assurance

Well-being services (physiotherapy, 24/7 GP service, dental plan)

Pension & Save-As-You-Earn share scheme

Flexible gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an automotive environment.
• Background in light vehicle maintenance is also welcome.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim (MET) work on allocated jobs.
• Identifying additional repair work and liaising with the Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA).
• Suspension component replacement and repairs.

Skills

Stripping and fitting skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Fault finding

Panel replacement and realignment

ADAS calibration

Education

City & Guilds, NVQ, or ATA qualifications

Job description

MET Technician
Location: Newport
Salary: £21 - £23 per hour plus uncapped time saved bonus (Worth an extra £5000 - £10,000 per annum in most cases)
Hours: Monday to Friday 42.5 hours, with flexibility
Reference: 29347

Benefits for MET Technician

• 23 days of annual leave plus your birthday and bank holidays
• Uncapped bonus scheme paid monthly
• Free life assurance
• Well‑being services such as physiotherapy, 24/7 GP service, dental plan, etc.
• Pension & Save‑As‑You‑Earn share scheme
• Flexible gym memberships

Role Overview - MET Technician

• Carrying out Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim (MET) work on allocated jobs
• Panel replacement and realignment to manufacturer gapping and specifications
• Vehicle diagnostics, fault finding, and fault clearing
• Removal and refitting of radiators, air conditioning repairs, and re‑gassing
• Panel straightening and filling
• Suspension component replacement, repairs, and wheel alignment
• ADAS calibration (training provided)
• Identifying additional repair work and liaising with the Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)

Requirements - MET Technician

Proven experience working in an automotive environment conducting stripping and fitting, ideally as an MET Technician.

Background in light vehicle maintenance with stripping and fitting skills is also welcome.

• City & Guilds, NVQ, or ATA qualifications are ideal but not essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• ATA accreditation is preferred but not essential.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV and we will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.