MET Technician / Strip Fitter

AWD online; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Overtime 1.5x

Progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

20 days annual leave

Pension

Free uniform

Christmas party

Job summary

AWD online in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a skilled MET Technician / Strip Fitter to join a busy accident repair team where quality workmanship and teamwork are valued.

You will dismantle, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles, benefiting from full training, management support and progression opportunities. A monthly bonus incentive accompanies the role.

Qualifications

• Previous MET strip/refit experience is essential.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised.
• Supportive and cooperative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles.
• Carry out vehicle stripping and reassembly with quality workmanship.
• Perform welding as required (plastic, MIG and spot).

Skills

MET strip/refit

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Quality under pressure

Job description

MET Technician / Strip Fitter

Join a busy accident repair team where skilled strip/refit work, quality and customer service matter. Previous MET strip/refit experience is essential, with additional training, management support and a monthly bonus incentive.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: MET Strip Fitter, Strip & Fit Technician, Mechanical Electrical and Trim Technician, Vehicle Strip Fitter, Bodyshop Technician, Accident Repair Technician, Vehicle Repair Technician, Bodyshop MET Technician

Benefits include a monthly bonus incentive, overtime paid at time and a half, progression opportunities and free on-site parking.

SALARY: £18 - £23 per Hour + Bonus

LOCATION: Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, North East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

JOB OVERVIEW

A great opportunity is available for a skilled MET Technician / Strip Fitter to join a busy accident repair environment where quality workmanship and teamwork are valued.

The MET Technician / Strip Fitter will dismantle, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles, contributing to high-quality repairs and strong customer service.

With full training, management support and progression opportunities, the MET Technician / Strip Fitter can continue developing within a supportive workshop team.

DUTIES

Your duties as the MET Technician / Strip Fitter include:

• Damage Assessment and Repair Decisions: Assess damage and decide whether panels should be repaired or replaced
• Damaged Panel Removal: Remove damaged panels
• Chassis and Panel Repairs: Repair damaged chassis and panels
• Vehicle Dismantling and Stripping: Dismantle and strip vehicles down
• Vehicle Reassembly and Rebuilding: Reassemble and rebuild vehicles after repairs are complete
• Vehicle Welding: Carry out plastic, MIG and SPOT welding

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a MET strip/refit technician environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised
• Supportive and cooperative team approach
• Able to maintain quality under pressure

BENEFITS

• Full training with consistent management support
• Internal promotion and progression opportunities
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1,000 per month
• Charity fundraising events
• Star of the Month incentives

• 20 days' annual leave and all bank holidays off
• Additional annual leave after 2 years' service

• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual work events including a Christmas party
• Free uniform
• Monthly bonus incentive
• Free parking
• On-site parking

JOB REF: AWDO-P15336