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MET Technician Job in Caldicot

Monmouthshire
Caldicot
Mechanical and Electrical Trim, Accident Repair Centre
£37000 - £43000 per annum
137417
MET/Strip Fit Technician required in Caldicot.
  • Starting salary up to £37-570-39,780 per annum pending experience/ATA qualification
  • Access to a bonus scheme on top as well worth up to £500 per month.
  • Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with one of the UK’s largest comprehensive automotive accident repairers.
Our client, a large automotive accident repair group, is currently looking to recruit a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician to join their busy centre in Caldicot. 

Reporting to the Production 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 there 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 manufacturer 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 ATA/IMI qualification. Overall, you will be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, carry out duties as detailed on job cards to manufacturer and company standards, use initiative and 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.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician, our client is offering:
  • Starting salary up to £37-570-39,780 per annum pending experience/ATA qualification
  • Access to a bonus scheme on top as well worth up to £500 per month.
  • 22 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
  • Full in-house training provided.
  • Company benefits including a pension scheme, healthcare provisions and a rewards scheme.
  • Fantastic long-term career development prospects with a large nationwide accident repair group.
  • Working hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am-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 Caldicot, please contact Harry Woodcock at Perfect Placement now!

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