Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician required in Swindon.
1. Starting salary negotiable pending experience/current earnings.
2. 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.
3. Opportunity to join a growing accident repair centre working with some of the most prestigious and industry-leading manufacturers.
Due to business expansion, our client, an automotive accident repair centre located in Swindon, is currently looking to recruit an experienced and professional Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician.
Reporting to the Centre Manager and working as part of a team, your key responsibilities will include:
4. Undertake removal, replacement, and repair of damaged or compromised vehicle bodywork panels as well as mechanical and electrical components.
5. Ensuring displaced vehicle parts are stored correctly and safely for refitting.
6. Complete chassis and framework repairs.
7. Accurately assess vehicle damage and apply appropriate methods to produce a high-quality repair.
8. Conduct bumper and door repair works as required.
9. Ensure all work carried out meets internal and third-party quality standards.
10. Refit the vehicle, taking care and attention not to damage freshly painted panels and ensuring panel gaps are true and within the manufacturer's tolerances.
11. Work as part of a team to ensure centre operations run efficiently and safely.
12. Ensures the maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
13. Performs other ad-hoc duties as and when required.
To be eligible, you will need to have current or recent experience working as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician. Formal qualifications as either a Vehicle Panel or MET Technician to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent would be desirable; however, our client is willing to consider candidates with strong "on the job" experience who can work to their meticulous standards. Overall, you will have a good eye for detail, be a team player with good communication skills, have an aptitude for multitasking, and have a UK driving license with minimal points. Candidates with an ATA accreditation or experience working to BSI 10125 Kitemark Standards would be highly beneficial, but it is non-essential.
What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician, our client is offering:
14. Starting salary negotiable pending experience/current earnings.
15. Workplace pension scheme.
16. 21 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays.
17. Access to additional learning and development opportunities.
18. Opportunity to join a growing accident repair centre working with some of the most prestigious and industry-leading manufacturers.
19. Working hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician job in the Swindon area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.
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