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MET Technician Job in Cheltenham

Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
Mechanical and Electrical Trim, Accident Repair Centre
£35000 - £40000 per annum
130189
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Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician required in Cheltenham. 
  • £30-35,000 annual starting salary plus uncapped performance related bonus scheme providing £40,000 uncapped on-target-earnings.
  • 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday. 
Our client, a franchise approved car dealer group established across the West Midlands/South West England, are currently looking to recruit an MET/Strip Fit Technician to join their busy bodyshop in Cheltenham.

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 manufacturers 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.
In order to be eligible you will ideally have a recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or be working towards an IMI qualification. Our client, however, is willing consider candidates with no formal qualifications that have a prior track record in vehicle body repair/strip and fit or from a motor vehicle mechanical background. 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 licence with minimal points is essential at this stage. 

For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician our client is offering:
  • Between £30-35,000 annual starting salary (negotiable pending experience). 
  • Access to a performance related bonus scheme providing £40,000 uncapped on-target-earnings.
  • 23 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays with your holiday allowance increasing over length of service.
  • Full in-house training provided.
  • Company pension and staff benefits scheme including health care provisions, staff purchase discounts, and online retailer discounts
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with a company with an awarded status as a ‘Best Company to Work For'.
  • Working hours from 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.
If this Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Cheltenham, please contact Josh Buck 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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