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Vehicle MET Technician Job in Swindon

Wiltshire
Swindon
Accident Repair Centre, Panel and Paint
£54600 per annum
147931
Vehicle MET Technician - Swindon
  • Salary: Up to £54,600 per annum with an increase on completion of 6 months probation. 
  • Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with paid breaks and occasional Saturday mornings subject to business demand. 
  • Benefits: Quite a lot! Enhanced annual leave, life assurance, further training/development, discounted LV insurance, and retail/restaurant discount and cashback, amongst others 
Due to increased volumes, our client, a large automotive accident repair group established throughout England, is currently looking to recruit an additional MET Technician to join their busy centre in Swindon.

Reporting to the Centre Manager and working as part of a large team, as a MET Technician, your responsibilities will include: 
  • 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.
  • Self-assess completed tasks to ensure proper fitment and compliance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Regularly check all tools to ensure they are fit for purpose.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of PPE.
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 to consider indivduals with no formal qualifications who have a prior track record in vehicle body repair/strip and fit or from a motor vehicle mechanical background, and ideally, experience working on prestige/premium vehicles.

You will have a strong understanding of ADAS systems with knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicles.

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 can 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. 

What's in it for you? For your hard work as an MET Technician, our client is offering:
  • Starting salary up to £54,600 per annum (£21 per hour) with an increase on completion of 6 months probation.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
  • Staff uniform and full in-house training provided.
  • Workplace pension scheme and life assurance.
  • Wellness and staff referral programmes. 
  • Access to further training/development in a modern and clean working environment.
  • Various additional company benefits, including gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, retail and restaurant discount, cashback, discounted LV insurance, and a team event budget, amongst others. 
  • Fantastic long-term career development prospects with an industry-leading accident repair group with 38 established centres across the UK. This is a business where you're valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
  • Working hours from 7:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday with paid breaks and occasional Saturday mornings, subject to business demand.
Contact Hamish Lowrie, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Swindon and wiltshere, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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