MET Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

A MET Technician role is available with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd at a busy Gloucester centre. This position suits skilled vehicle body repair professionals looking to join a large, reputable organisation.

The role offers an hourly rate of £22-£23 with potential for performance bonus, standard overtime, and benefits including 23 days leave plus holidays and birthday off.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or working towards an IMI qualification.
• Strong track record in vehicle body repair or strip and fit, or experience as a Vehicle Technician moving into body repair.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Read and follow job cards to manufacturer standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out body repair work on customer vehicles to high-quality standards.
• Remove damaged parts to facilitate repairs and store for refitting.
• Inspect for additional damage, liaise with assessor and order parts as needed.
• Refurbish and refit vehicle panels within manufacturer tolerances.
• Replace mechanical components such as steering, drivetrain and engine parts.

Skills

Automotive MET/Body repair

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Driving licence

Manual dexterity

Education

Automotive MET qualification

IMI qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand & power tools

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK automotive accident repairer to appoint a MET Technician at their busy Gloucester centre. This MET Technician role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled vehicle body repair professional to join a well-established company committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

- Starting hourly rate of £22-23, dependent on experience, with a generous uncapped performance-related bonus

- Overtime available at standard rate, subject to demand

- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off

- Access to industry-leading training and development programmes

- Pension scheme, life assurance, retailer discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and a salary sacrifice car scheme

- Long-term career progression within a large, multi-site organisation

- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times

Duties of a MET Technician :

- Carry out body repair work on customer vehicles to high-quality standards

- Remove damaged parts to facilitate repairs, ensuring safe storage for refitting

- Inspect for additional damage, liaising with the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering necessary parts

- Verify parts' correctness and availability to ensure smooth repair progression

- Refurbish and refit vehicle panels, ensuring panels are aligned within manufacturer tolerances

- Replace mechanical components such as steering, drivetrain, and engine parts as required

- Reset vehicle Control Units using diagnostic tools as a MET Technician

- Follow health and safety procedures and attend regular safety training

- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in proper condition

- Support colleagues and manage workload efficiently, occasionally undertaking additional activities

Requirements of a MET Technician :

- Recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or working towards an IMI qualification

- Strong track record in vehicle body repair or strip and fit, or experience as a Vehicle Technician seeking a move into body repair

- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

- Capability to perform tasks as per job cards to manufacturer standards

- Effective multi-tasking and workload prioritisation skills

- Ability to work independently while supporting team members

- A valid UK driving licence with minimal points