MET Technician

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  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • £35,100-41,100 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Vehicle MET Technician/Strip Fit Technician required in Merthyr Tydfil.
  • Starting basic salary around £15 per hour, increasing to £18 per hour with efficiency increases, along with a rewarding bonus scheme!
  • 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Two shifts available. Either 6:00am-3:30pm or 7:30pm-5:00pm.
  • Chance to join a leading repair group!
Our client, a large multi-site automotive accident repair group, is currently looking to recruit a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician to join their busy centre in Merthyr Tydfil.Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager and working as part of a large team, your responsibilities will include:
  • Removal of damaged parts to allow repairs to take place.
  • Ensuring displaced parts are stored correctly and safely for refitting.
  • Checking for additional damage and any additional parts that may be required, bringing these items to the attention of the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering the additional parts.
  • Checking all the parts are here and are correct to enable smooth travel through the vehicle repair journey.
  • Once the vehicle has been repaired and painted, you then refit the vehicle, taking care and attention not to damage freshly painted panels and ensuring panel gaps are true and within the manufacturer's tolerances.
  • As part of the role, you may also be required to replace mechanical components of the steering, drivetrain and engine.
  • Reset vehicle Control Units using diagnostic equipment.
  • Ensures that all health and safety legislation and internal procedures are followed.
  • Attends regular safety training to review work safety rules.
  • Ensures the maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
  • Performs other reasonable activities from time to time.
To be eligible you will ideally have a recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or be working towards an IMI qualification however our client is very open to considering MET Technicians with no formal qualifications but a strong track record in vehicle body repair/strip and fit or a Vehicle Technician interested in moving in to a new challenging role on the body repair side of the motor industry. Overall you will be able to work under pressure and to strict deadline, carry out duties as detailed on job cards to manufacturer and company standards, use initiative and have the ability to prioritise workload to meet delivery times and customers' expectations, be able to work independently but liaise effectively with colleagues and support others by multi-tasking during busy periods. A UK driving license with minimal points is essential at this stage.What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician, our client is offering:
  • Starting basic salary around £15 per hour, increasing to £18 per hour with efficiency increases.
  • Uncapped individual time saved bonus scheme on top of other bonus schemes!
  • Overtime, subject to availability, paid at standard rate.
  • 20 days annual holiday plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing over the length of service.
  • Full in-house training provided.
  • Working hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday. Two shifts are available. Either 6:00am-3:30pm or 7:30pm-5:00pm.
If this Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Merthyr Tydfil, please contact Harry Woodcock at Perfect Placement now!Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our job seekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

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