Job Title: MET Technician
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £40,000 Basic + Bonus
Ref: OC17822

We are currently recruiting for a fully qualified, MET Technician for a reputable body shop based in the Bristol Area.

This opportunity for an MET Technician has come about due to the high volume of work that the site now has and we are looking for an MET Technician who wants to earn well and really get involved in a busy, thriving site. Preference for ATA but not essential.

We need an MET Technician with relevant mechanical qualification preferably with an MET ATA accreditation. Someone with a good knowledge of wheel alignment will also be preferable but not essential. Due to the high volume of work and quality of vehicles we need someone who can work at a high pace but keep standards high. Preferably we want someone from a Bodyshop background looking for a new challenge but if you are a technician who can show the right level of expertise then we will be interested in hearing from you.

MET Technician Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus.
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service.
• ​Pension contributions.
• ​Enhanced parental leave.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme​.
• Accredited ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career progression.

MET Technician Role:

• Mechanical, Electrical, Trim and body work on allocated Jobs, Panel replacement and Re-alignment to manufacturer gapping and specification
• Vehicle diagnostics, fault clearing and fault finding, Removing, refitting radiators and air conditioning repair and Re-gas
• Panel Straightening and Filling
• Suspension components replacement, repairs and wheel alignment
• ADAS calibration (training will be provided)
• To identify additional repair work and liaise with the VDA.

MET Technician Requirements:

• Fully qualified MET Vehicle Technician.
• Experience working within the Bodyshop is essential.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• You must have experience within the Bodyshop as a MET / Vehicle Technician.
• Having city & guilds, NVQ or ATA would be ideal but not essential as experience & quality is key.
• Candidates with 5 years' experience in a similar role will be of particular interest.

Octane Recruitment

Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson

INDBS

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.