Octane Recruitment
MET Technician
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MET Technician Role
MET Technician role with a prominent UK motor retail group. Great basic salary, realistic bonus structures, overtime and career progression opportunities.
Must Have:
- The right to work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence
Location: Bury St. Edmunds
Pay / Salary: Up to £40,000 basic salary per annum, plus uncapped bonus, OTE £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (including a 30-minute lunch break)
Benefits:
- Uncapped monthly OTE structures to maximize your earnings
- Regular overtime windows to boost your monthly take-home pay
- Generous annual leave starting at 24 days, scaling up to 27 days based on length of service, plus all bank holidays
- Comprehensive company pension scheme contributions
- Comprehensive medical cash plan covering dental, optical, and employee wellbeing needs
- Instant digital access to online GP services for same-day medical support
- Staff rewards portal giving you ongoing savings across hundreds of mainstream retail brands
- Exclusive employee discounts on automotive services and company products
- Generous staff referral scheme with cash rewards for onboarding new colleagues
- Dedicated corporate investment into your training, safety, and personal development
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Company:
The employer operates a highly successful network of modern dealerships and accident repair centres across the UK. The group prides itself on market innovation, outstanding customer delivery, and heavy investment into modern equipment. By joining this tight-knit, fast-paced bodyshop environment, you will be part of a team focused on safety, strict manufacturer guidelines, and premium repair quality.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven history working as an MET Technician inside a professional accident repair centre or busy bodyshop environment.
- Relevant industry qualifications (such as NVQ Level 3, ATA, IMI, or City & Guilds) are highly desirable but equal weight is given to solid, hands-on mechanical and trim experience.
Job Responsibilities for the MET Technician role:
- Executing complex mechanical, trim, and electrical strip and fit processes on accident-damaged vehicles.
- Dismantling, preparing, and rebuilding vehicle body components, trims, and interior panels back to factory specifications.
- Utilizing diagnostic equipment to identify automotive faults, check electrical errors, and clear vehicle codes.
- Running precise four-wheel alignment tests and mechanical adjustments to guarantee roadworthiness.
- Documenting all workflow processes accurately on internal systems and workshop job cards.
- Highlighting any hidden structural or mechanical damage directly to the estimating team for supplemental approval.
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Consultant: Jason Evans, Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
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