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Bodyshop Technician Job in Swansea

Swansea
Swansea
Accident Repair Centre, Panel and Paint, Mechanical and Electrical Trim
£50000 per annum
143637
Panel Beater/MET Technician required in Swansea.
  • Starting salary up to £30-50,000 per annum (negotiable pending experience).
  • Monday to Friday - 40 or 45-hour week available. 
  • Chance to join a growing independent local accident repair centre established in 2019.
Due to business expansion, our client, an independent automotive accident repair centre situated in Swansea, is currently looking to recruit a Vehicle Panel/MET Technician to join their team.

Reporting to the Director and working as part of a team of five, your key responsibilities will include:
  • Undertake removal, replacement, and repair of damaged or compromised vehicle bodywork panels as well as mechanical and electrical components.
  • Ensuring displaced vehicle parts are stored correctly and safely for refitting.
  • Complete chassis and framework repairs.
  • Accurately assess vehicle damage and apply appropriate methods to produce a high-quality repair.
  • Conduct bumper and door repair works as required.
  • Ensure all work carried out meets internal and third-party quality standards.
  • 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.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure centre operations run efficiently and safely.
  • Ensures the maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
  • Performs other ad-hoc duties as and when required. 
To be eligible, you will need to have current or recent experience working as a Vehicle Panel or MET Technician. Formal qualifications as either a Vehicle Panel or MET Technician to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent would be desirable; however, our client is willing to consider candidates with strong "on the job" experience who can work to their meticulous standards. Overall, you will have a good eye for detail, be a team player with good communication skills, have an aptitude for multitasking, and have a UK driving license with minimal points. Candidates with an ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark Standards would be highly beneficial, but it is non-essential. 

For your hard work as a Panel Beater/MET Technician, our client is offering: 
  • Starting salary up to £30-50,000 per annum (negotiable pending experience).
  • Access to a team-based bonus scheme worth circa £250 per month.
  • Overtime, subject to availability, paid additionally.
  • 20 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
  • Workplace pension scheme.
  • Access to further in-house technical training/development.
  • Chance to join a growing independent local accident repair centre established in 2019.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday - 40 or 45-hour week available. Saturday overtime available.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Bodyshop Technician job in the Swansea area, please contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock at Perfect Placement Today.
 
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