MET Technician

MET Technician

Location: Southport

Salary: £28,000 - £42,000 p/a + time and half on a Saturday

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm (Flexible working arrangements available, 7am – 3:30pm or 7:30am – 4pm)

Igloo has a great opportunity for an MET technician to work for a specialist automotive paint and body repair company that was established over 35 years ago, based in Southport. They are proud to be an approved VWG and CUPRA repair centre.

This role not only offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a clean, modern environment but also offers the security of a full time, permanent position.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be working mainly with VWG products, working on petrol and electric vehicles and will be responsible for undertaking the below tasks:

• Assessing and repairing any mechanical or electrical faults with the vehicles.
• Stripping and refitting mechanical and electrical parts and components from the vehicles.
• Road testing vehicles to ensure camera alignment.
• Ensure that the most cost-effective repair methods are always used.
• Ensure compliance is maintained with the workshop.
• Complete all work within the set deadlines.
• Insurance and private work completed.
• You will have your own PC & Tablet to clock in and out on and for logging all completed work.

What kind of person we are looking for?:

The successful candidate will be a reliable, conscientious, and honest team player that is looking for a long-term position.

The successful candidate will also have the following:

• Must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, ATA is preferred but not essential.
• Hold a full, UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points (SP Codes only) for insurance purposes.
• Will need own tools.

Must have up to date knowledge of latest vehicle repair methods.

Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this role – ideally 3+ years

Benefits:

Not only working for a successful company you will also get the below:

• 22 days holiday + Statutory holiday days
• Free breakfast on a Monday and lunch on a Friday.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Workwear & PPE provided.
• Company pension.