MET Technician

MET Technician

Are you ready to make your next great move in the automotive industry?

Are you an experience MET Technician wanting to join a growing company?

Do you want to be part of a market leading and growing automotive business that looks after its employees?

What can we offer you?

• OTE of up to £55K per annum
• Team Bonus
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
• Car Insurance discount with LV
• Employee Pension
• Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
• More benefits coming soon..

ABL 1 Touch are a market leading vehicle repair business since 1994, working in partnership with insurance companies. ABL 1 Touch prides itself not only in the quality of its work but in providing excellent customer service.

As we continue to grow, ABL 1 Touch are looking to recruitMET Technicianto join their Team based in Ashford.

As a MET Technician, you will ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.

Responsibilities of a MET Technician will include:

• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
• Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
• Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed by work order.
• Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.
• Re-assemble vehicles after repair in a safe and competent manner paying focused attention to quality and checking panel alignment noting all red readings on the job card.
• 4-wheel alignment as directed by work order.
• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off and ATA Signature, noting all non-stripped items on the job card.
• Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.
• Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.
• Actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
• Check Vehicle for warning lights / safety checks, beam setting completed and logged, raise awareness and note on job card.
• Place reusable items in the racking supplied, dispose of old parts, all small items/ reusable parts to be placed in the boot neatly in marked containers.
• All mechanical work completed in accordance to the agreed specification.
• Torque all safety critical bolts and enter details in the log.
• Ensure seat covers & foot mats are in place on all vehicles being worked on.

Skills and experience required as a MET Technician:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Body repair of motor vehicles.
• Auto electrical qualifications and experience.
• Knowledge of computerised alignment systems.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Mechanical and suspension knowledge.
• Aircon recognised training.
• Encapsulated glass recognised qualification.
• Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.
• Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.

Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us.