Octane Recruitment
MET Technician
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MET Technician
Join a prestigious main dealer as an MET Technician, carrying out high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim repairs on accident-damaged vehicles. Working within a professional bodyshop environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently and to manufacturer standards, delivering complete customer satisfaction.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established dealer group offering a Monday to Friday working pattern, flexible hours and industry-leading manufacturer training, along with genuine long-term career progression.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Pay / Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 basic
OTE: £42,000 - £43,000
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm (flexible working hours)
42.5-hour working week.
Benefits for the MET Technician role:
- Competitive basic salary of £38,000 - £40,000.
- Realistic OTE of £42,000 - £43,000.
- Monday to Friday working pattern enjoy your weekends.
- Flexible working hours.
- Industry-leading manufacturer training and ongoing professional development.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- Join a supportive and experienced bodyshop team.
- Permanent, full-time position with long-term career prospects.
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Job Responsibilities for the MET Technician role:
- Carry out mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) repairs on accident-damaged vehicles.
- Analyse repair orders and complete all work to the highest quality standards, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
- Remove, repair and refit vehicle components in line with manufacturer specifications.
- Carry out strip and fit work efficiently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Complete all repair work in accordance with job instructions and established bodyshop processes.
- Ensure all quality control procedures are followed before vehicles are returned to customers.
- Obtain authorisation for any additional parts required before fitting.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Ensure all equipment is operating correctly and report any faults promptly.
- Comply with BS10125 standards and all Health & Safety procedures at all times.
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What you'll need to be considered for the MET Technician role:
- Proven experience as an MET Technician, ideally with 2-3 years' experience.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and trim repairs within a bodyshop environment.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering repairs to the highest standards.
- Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points.
- Right to work in the UK.
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.
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Consultant - Jason Evans
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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