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Bodyshop Technician Job in Bristol

Bristol
Bristol
Accident Repair Centre, Panel and Paint
£59800 per annum
149778
Panel Beater/MET Technician vacancin in North Bristol!
  • Salary: Up to £59,800 per annum (£21-23 per hour), pending experience and qualifications. 
  • Hours: 50-hour working week Monday to Friday, with Saturday mornings subject to business demand.
  • Benefits: Enhanced holiday allowance, further technical training/career development, a modern, well-equipped working environment, and fantastic prospects with a nationwide accident repair centre group. 
Due to increased volumes, our client, a large automotive accident repair group established throughout England, is currently looking to recruit an additional Panel Beater/MET Technician to join their busy centre in North Bristol.

Reporting to the Centre Manager and working as part of a large team, as a Panel Beater/MET Technician, your responsibilities will include: 
  • Undertake replacement and repair of damaged or compromised bodywork panels.
  • Complete chassis and framework repairs.
  • Welding and panel bonding of panels.
  • Conduct bumper and door repair work as required.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to an exceptionally high standard.
  • Proven experience in replacing mechanical parts in vehicles.
  • Confident in stripping and refitting all components of a vehicle.
  • Proficient in using correct repair methods for EV and ADAS vehicles.
To be eligible, you will ideally have a recognised qualification in automotive Panel Beating or MET, and be working towards an IMI qualification. Our client, however, is willing to consider individuals with no formal qualifications who have a prior track record in panel beating or MET/Strip Fit. 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, and be able to work independently but liaise effectively with colleagues and support others by multi-tasking during busy periods. A UK driving licence with minimal points is essential at this stage. 

What's in it for YOU? For your hard work as a Vehicle Panel Beater/MET Technician, our client is offering:
  • Competitive salary ranging from £54,600-£59,800 per annum (£21-23 per hour) with paid breaks.
  • Industry-leading 25 days of annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
  • Staff uniform and full in-house training provided.
  • Free food during shift.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • 50-hour working week Monday to Friday, with 1 in 2 Saturday mornings subject to business demand.
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.