MET/Panel Technician – Harwoods Ltd
📍 Southampton
đź’· Competitive salary + bonus
🕒 Full Time | Monday – Friday | Saturday as required
About the Role
Join Harwoods Group, a top 30 UK automotive dealer, as a MET/Panel Technician. You'll lead and carry out MET repairs to manufacturer standards, support the team, and ensure top‑quality, right‑first‑time results.
Responsibilities
* Strip & refit vehicles per job cards.
* Carry out diagnostics & component replacements.
* Ensure correct parts & repair methods are used.
* Sign off QC checks & final inspections.
* Support & mentor team members.
* Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workshop.
* Ensure the highest standard of repairs are carried out to the manufacturer’s specification, specifically relating to panel replacement and repair.
* Ensure all work is completed to the customer’s satisfaction and strive to exceed their expectations.
Qualifications
* 2+ years’ MET/body shop experience.
* NVQ/ATA/IMI/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
* Strong mechanical & electrical skills.
* Eye for detail and high‑quality standards.
* Confident, team‑focused, proactive attitude.
What You Get
* Competitive pay + bonus.
* Pension scheme.
* 5 weeks holiday.
* Ongoing training & development.
* Join a trusted, values‑led company.
Harwoods Way
Harwoods Group is a values‑led, family‑owned automotive retail group founded in 1931. We focus on customer experience and colleague engagement, fostering a culture that treasures our people, challenges ourselves, and works as one team. We operate across 5 counties in the South East of England and serve flagship brands including Bentley, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Volvo, BMW and Mini.
For enquiries, email recruitment@harwoods.co.uk.
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