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MET Technician Job in Fareham

Hampshire
Fareham
Mechanical and Electrical Trim, Accident Repair Centre
£40000 - £45000 per annum
137070
Automotive MET Technician required in Southampton, Hampshire
  • Basic Salary: Up to £40,000 + bonus
  • Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
  • Time Saved Bonus Scheme
  • Independent Bodyshop & Insurance Approved Centre
Our client, an independent family run accident repair business based in Southampton, is currently seeking an experienced Automotive MET Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnostics, stripping and fitting vehicle parts & bodywork, ensuring a high-quality finish is achieved.

This is a key role for the business, assisting customers get their cars back on the road quickly, and ensuring that their vehicle is repaired to a high standard. Our client offers a fantastic workshop, with a friendly working environment.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-run, respectable Accident Repair Centre who pride themselves on their quality of work and customer care. They treat each member of staff with value and respect, offering a clean, well laid out family run Bodyshop environment.

As a Vehicle MET Technician, you will be responsible for Stripping, preparing vehicles for paint and panel work, and re-fitting vehicle parts & components to a high standard, ensuring that all work is completed within the specified timeframe. You will be working alongside other experienced professionals, and therefore, the ideal candidate must be a team player and able to work efficiently and effectively.

We’ve worked with these businesses for several years, they provide a fantastic company culture, a family-feel environment offering flexibility as and when required.

What’s in it for you as a Vehicle MET Technician?
  • A Competitive Basic Salary of up to £40,000
  • A fantastic Bonus Structure of £48,000 +
  • Monday – Friday only Mon - Fri 08:00 - 17:00
  • A supportive Management Structure
  • Future Development Opportunities with a Large Group
Duties of a Vehicle MET Technician with our client:
  • Dismantling and reassembling accident-damaged vehicles
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines
  • Safeguard the customer vehicle and its contents while in the workshop.
  • Seek clarification in the event a work order is unclear or seems incorrect.
  • Observe, recognise, and report on vehicle structure where necessary.  Includes any/all faults or defects detected while working on the vehicle.  Report any additional damage found when stripping the vehicle.
  • Report accurately and correctly all components, materials, consumables, and hours used on each vehicle repair, keeping wastage of all material and consumables to a minimum and placing orders for replacement parts.  Keep work area clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
  • Interpret and implement technical instruction data.
  • Ensure alignment equipment is used accurately on all repairs.
  • Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures. Complete assigned jobs with the estimated repair times.  Meet acceptable safety and quality standards.
  • Check the condition and ensure the correct maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
  • Undertake all other tasks and activities as requested by the Bodyshop Manager.
What our client expects of their Vehicle MET Technician:
  • Proven experience in vehicle MET, Stripping & Fitting
  • ATA, NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications are highly advantageous
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Full UK driving license.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work to high standards.
  • Experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.
This MET Technician vacancy is based in Southampton, and our client is ideally looking for motor trade experienced applicants.

We will not send your CV to a job until we have spoken to you, so it is imperative that you provide a daytime contact number preferably your mobile number.

If you are interested in hearing more about this MET Technician, please do not hesitate to contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement today.

At Perfect Placement, we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if you are looking to improve your Automotive Career, please get in touch with us today. We are the leading UK Motor Trade Recruiters with over 1,400 Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK.