Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician required in Hereford:
1. Starting salary plus bonuses earned providing an on-target-earnings £48,000 per annum
2. 42.5-hour week Monday to Friday, plus plenty of optional overtime available
Our client, a large automotive Accident Repair Centre situated in Hereford, is currently looking to hire an experienced and professional Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician to join their busy Bodyshop!
Reporting to the Workshop Controller, your responsibilities as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician will include:
3. Removal of damaged parts to allow repairs to take place.
4. Ensuring displaced parts are stored correctly and safely for refitting.
5. Checking for additional damage and any additional parts that may be required, bringing these items to the attention of the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering the additional parts.
6. Checking all the parts are here and are correct to enable smooth travel through the vehicle repair journey.
7. Once the vehicle has been repaired and painted, you then 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.
8. As part of the role, you may also be required to replace mechanical components of the steering, drivetrain and engine.
9. Reset vehicle Control Units using Diagnostic equipment.
10. Ensures that all health and safety legislation and internal procedures are followed.
11. Attends regular safety training to review work safety rules.
12. Ensures the maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
13. Performs other reasonable activities from time to time.
To be eligible for the Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician Role:
14. Ideally have a recognised qualification in automotive MET/Vehicle Body Repair
15. Be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, carry out duties as detailed on job cards to manufacturer and company standards, use initiative and have the ability to prioritise workload to meet delivery times and customers’ expectations.
16. Be able to work independently but liaise effectively with colleagues and support others by multi-tasking during busy periods.
17. A UK driving licence with minimal points is essential at this stage.
For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician, our client will offer the successful candidate the following:
18. Starting salary plus bonuses earned providing an on-target-earnings £48,000 per annum
19. Overtime, subject to availability, paid at standard rate.
20. 20 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays, increasing to 25 days over a continuous length of service.
21. Pension scheme.
22. Access to additional learning and development opportunities.
23. Company events, including the annual Christmas party.
24. Opportunity to work with a multi-award-winning company.
25. You are required to work 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, plus plenty of optional overtime available.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician job in the Hereford area, please contact Sarena Abbott at Perfect Placement Today.
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