MET Technician / Strip Fitter (AWDO-P15338) in Hockley)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus incentive

Overtime paid at time and a half

Free on-site parking

20 days annual leave

Job summary

AWD online in Hockley, Essex, is seeking a skilled MET Technician / Strip Fitter to join a busy accident repair team where quality workmanship and customer service matter. You will dismantle, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles with precision.

The role requires MET strip/refit experience, offers full training with management support and progression opportunities. Benefits include a monthly bonus incentive, overtime paid at time and a half, free on-site parking, and 20 days leave plus

Qualifications

• MET strip/refit experience is essential.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised.
• Supportive and cooperative team approach.
• Able to maintain quality under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, repair and rebuild accident-damaged vehicles.
• Assess damage and decide whether panels should be repaired or replaced.
• Remove damaged panels and repair chassis/panels.
• Dismantle and strip vehicles; reassemble after repairs.
• Carry out plastic, MIG and SPOT welding.

Skills

MET strip/refit experience

Self-motivated

Organised

Team player

Quality workmanship under pressure

Tools

MIG welding

Spot welding

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: Hockley, Essex

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