Motor Technician Multi skilled

Direct Line Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Panel Technician to join their Auto Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse vehicle repairs, including painting and MET tasks, in a supportive and dynamic environment. With a focus on customer satisfaction, you'll thrive in a team that values technical skills and collaboration. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you're passionate about vehicle repair and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

50% off home, motor, and pet insurance

Free travel insurance

Green Flag breakdown cover

Optional health and dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts

Cashback offers

Qualifications

• Experience in panel beating and painting on various vehicles.
• Knowledge of MET and plastic repairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality repairs quickly and efficiently.
• Work within a team of painters, panel beaters, and MET fitters.

Skills

Panel Beating

MET/Strip Fit

Plastic Repairs

Painting

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Although this role is primarily a panel beater, there is a need to complete some MET/Strip fit, plastic repairs, and paint work.

Salary and Benefits:

Base salary up to £45,000 plus uncapped earning potential.

In addition, you will receive a 9% employer-contributed pension—regardless of your own contribution. Other benefits are outlined below.

About DLG:

DLG is evolving. Our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Joining our Auto Services team means becoming part of a network dedicated to delivering high-quality repairs quickly and efficiently for over 100,000 customers. We offer a place to thrive, from technical skills to customer relations.

What you'll be doing:

As a primarily Panel Technician with knowledge of MET & Paint, you'll bring your experience, skills, and knowledge to our team. You should have experience painting both small and large jobs on various vehicles and be committed to meeting customer needs. If you enjoy staying busy, this role is ideal. You'll work within a team of painters, panel beaters, and MET fitters, reporting to your workshop controller.

This is a permanent onsite role with options for a 40 or 45-hour workweek.

What you'll need:

Given the evolving technology in vehicle repair, enthusiasm, positivity, and commitment to delivering excellent repair services are essential. Health and Safety compliance, adherence to industry standards, and working in line with Audatex estimates, DLGAS ways of working, and BS10125 procedures are mandatory.

Benefits:

• 9% employer-contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
• Optional health and dental insurance
• EV car scheme for leasing electric or hybrid vehicles
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• And more...

We support our colleagues' work-life balance with flexible options and benefits that recognize your whole life, not just your paycheck.

Be yourself:

DLG is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team.

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