MET Technician

Join a Leading Automotive Accident Repair Centre as a MET Technician in Cardiff

Our client, a reputable automotive accident repair group with multiple sites, is seeking a skilled MET Technician to join their busy Cardiff centre. This is an excellent MET Technician opportunity for experienced vehicle technicians looking to progress their careers within a modern facility that values quality workmanship and team development.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to 42,000 per annum, depending on experience and current earnings
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard rate
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing by a day per year for the first five years
• Monday to Friday working hours, 7:00am - 4:00pm, with a 40-hour week
• Access to full in-house training and professional development programmes
• Company pension scheme and a range of staff benefits
• Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding business operating from a state-of-the-art facility

Duties of an MET Technician:

• Remove damaged parts to facilitate repairs, ensuring they are stored safely and correctly for refitting
• Identify additional damage and parts required, liaising with the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering parts as needed
• Ensure all parts are correct and available to maintain a smooth repair process
• Refit repaired and painted panels, ensuring quality standards and manufacturer tolerances
• Replace mechanical components such as shock absorbers, lower arms, steering, drivetrain, and engine parts where applicable
• Reset vehicle Control Units using diagnostic equipment, maintaining vehicle safety and performance
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and internal procedures as an MET Technician
• Maintain tools and equipment regularly, ensuring a high standard of workshop safety and efficiency
• Perform other duties as required to support the vehicle repair process

Requirements:

• Fully competent and experienced in fitting, changing, or repairing shock absorbers, lower arms, and engine removal
• Diagnostics and ADAS experience are highly desirable
• Recognised qualification in automotive vehicle body repair or mechanical repair is preferred; however, candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow job cards to manufacturer and company standards
• Good initiative and organisational skills to prioritise workload effectively
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues when necessary
• A valid UK driving licence with minimal points is essential

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Cardiff and South Wales, today to discover more about this fantastic MET Technician opportunity.

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