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MET Technician
Ingenia Recruitment
3 weeks left to apply
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East Get directions
Salary: From £30,000
Bodyshop MET Technician Full time

Our client is a franchised dealer bodyshop, who are currently looking to recruit a fully experienced MET Technician.

In this job, you will be required to:

  • Strip and fit steering/suspensions.
  • Carry out repairs.
  • Remove and install engines/gearboxes.
  • Carry out full wheel alignment.
  • Fit body parts and trims.

Applicants must be fully qualified to NVQ Level 3 and have good attention to detail.

Being ATA accredited and having experience of working in a bonus shop will help with your application, but is not essential.

Personal qualities include being:

  • Productive.
  • Technically minded.
  • Organised.
  • A team player.

A full current driving licence is essential.

To be considered for this MET Technician job, click apply now.

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

Wage: £30k. OTE £42k. 

Reference: FT6473 

Nº employees 1-10
Founding year 1993
Products / Services Dealership, Technicians, Bodyshop, Aftersales & Service, Accounts / Finance
Mission Our future success depends upon us achieving customer satisfaction by providing a personal, confidential and cost effective, hassle free service to everyone we deal with. This will be carried out in a manner based on their particular requirements, with integrity and high standards of professionalism; including being open, flexible and above all reliable.
overview If you want a highly professional, personal, confidential and free recruitment service dedicated to the North East retail motor industry, then you are in very safe hands with us. We guarantee that we are different, and here to support you every step of the way to your new job. Once we have helped you into your new job, you will find our aftercare to be class leading. Established in 1993, you benefit from our extensive experience and expertise to help you make that key move.
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 for the met technician jobs 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!