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MET Technician
Colin Pybus
3 weeks left to apply
Southall, West London, London Get directions
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Bodyshop MET Technician Full time

Job Title: MET Technician

 

Location: Southall, UB2 5LE 

 

Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) +  bonus + other excellent benefits listed below


Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
  • Pension contributions
  • Health cash plan
  • Ongoing training provided
  • Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth


Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award-winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. Having originated in the Midlands, the business is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisition throughout the UK.

They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service. They ensure that our customers are at the heart of what we do.

Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident our clients 40 repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition, ensuring we repair every vehicle with utmost pride and care.


About the Job

As an experienced ATA MET, you will be responsible for:

Carrying out all necessary mechanical and body work on allocated jobs

Dismantling vehicles ready for the panel shop

Carrying out inspections, fault-finding, and diagnostic work

Ordering replacement parts

Re-assembling the vehicle with new parts as required to pre-accident condition

About You

You must be able to:

Plan your workload effectively to ensure vehicles are ready to agreed timescales

Work skillfully and safely under pressure

Carry out work in accordance with manufacturers specification

Work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative with minimal supervision

Be flexible in your approach

Continually work to high standards with customer satisfaction in mind

You will ensure that all tasks carried out follow our Health and Safety guidelines; for example, wearing all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and keeping all work areas clean and tidy.



To apply for this exciting role, please submit your full CV in the strictest of confident to Jonathan at Colin Pybus Recruitment.

Nº employees 11-50
Founding year 2019
Products / Services Dealership, Bodyshop, Aftersales & Service, Management / Business
Mission 'Automotive Recruitment You Can Trust'
overview After over 25 years in the Automotive Industry working with some of the biggest brands, I felt it was time to break the traditional recruitment model. Having carried out a number of senior roles, I know the importance of effective recruitment. We will support both the client and candidate in equal measure to find the perfect fit and to grow relationships over time - Colin Pybus - Director
3 weeks left to apply

Frequently asked questions

If you want to pursue your career as a MET technician, you can start off by getting enrolled for an apprenticeship in automotive. For level 3 jobs vehicle paint and body is the course you should get admission to. Employers seek technical subjects, English and Science for the positions. There is an aptitude test that you have to pass too.

You need to have manual dexterity as most of the work involves stripping, fitting, and repairing the different parts of the vehicles. Attention to detail is essential component of MET Technician's job description as without being meticulous spotting issues and fixing them is not easy. You need to be precise and capable of working under stress for this role.

The annual average salary for met technician vacancies varies depending on the position, employer, working hours, experience, and other factors. Moreover, the hourly wages for Bodyshop technicians under the age of 19 are different. Overall, the job is well-paid and if you gain expertise in this field, you can make good money.

The repair centres are noisy and dusty but the MET technicians are provided with protective clothing. The work can be stressful and involves physical excursion as lifting the heavy parts of the vehicle and refitting them can be exhausting. If you love doing manual work and have a passion for automotive mechanics, you will enjoy the job.  

There is a demand for MET technicians currently in the UK and the employment opportunities are likely to increase in the coming five years or so. There are different apprenticeships being offered by different automotive tech schools, check the course outline and make a promising career in this field. Explore technician jobs in the automotive industry on InAutomotive!

Description

MET Technician Job Description

The job involves carrying out the mechanical, electrical, and trim work for the different kinds of vehicles. Inspecting the wear and tear of the different parts is also what the MET technicians are required to do. They have to do the essential technical maintenance that includes repairing and replacing the parts. Identifying any damages when stripping down the vehicle and taking care of them is also in the met technician job description. The technicians have to order the required parts from the concerned department and make sure that they receive the right ones. They also need to provide the cost for an estimated repair or refitting. 

MET Technician Job Responsibilities

The day-to-day responsibilities of MET technicians include gauging the extent of damage done to the mechanical and electrical components of a vehicle. They have to strip the vehicle parts that are ruined by the accident and refit or replace them. They need to be familiar with how to use the diagnostic equipment to identify an electrical fault. They are required to use a computerised machine for aligning the wheels. They have to ensure that all the replacement and repair work is done considering the defined standards. Preparing an invoice for the work and checking it meticulously before sending it to the accounts department is also the responsibility of these technicians.

Skills Required for Building a MET Technician Career

Attention to detail is required for this role as you have to be scrupulous when examining a vehicle and identifying its damaged parts. The ability to work in stressful situations is also needed as the working hours can exceed. Effective organisation and time management skills will help you excel at your job and complete the different tasks efficiently. Precision and accuracy are essential when you are working with stripping and repairing the parts of a vehicle. You ought to be good at following the instructions and must have the capability to meet deadlines. Your dream bodyshop job in the automotive industry can be a click away, try InAutomotive!