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Panel MET Technician

Tru Talent
Posted a day ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Northampton, West Northamptonshire NN5, England

Salary

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Panel MET Technician located in Northampton with a basic salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 plus bonus.
  • Candidates are expected to have previous experience working as a Panel Beater, Panel Technician, or MET Technician in a busy body shop.
  • The role involves repairing damaged vehicles according to manufacturers' specifications and requires skills in jig and geometry work, structural repair, and panel fitting.
  • Applicants should ideally have served a recognized apprenticeship and hold a technical qualification such as NVQ, VCQ, SVQ, or ATA, though those without qualifications may still be considered.
  • The working hours are 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a strong team player with self-motivation is essential for earning bonus hours.

Panel MET Technician

Location: Northampton

Basic Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Bonus

Hours: 42.5 hours, Mon - Fri

Our client is looking a talented and efficient Panel Beater / Panel Technician / MET Technician with a valid ATA or NVQ equivalent to join this leading team. You will be repairing damaged vehicles in line with the manufacturers' specifications within a state-of-the-art Bodyshop, utilising modern equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities for Panel Beater / MET Technician / Panel Technician:

  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced accident repair centre
  • Follow the correct repair techniques and produce work in line with factory specifications and customer satisfaction
  • Jig and geometry work, structural repair, strip and fit
  • Remove damaged panels and parts, and repair or replace them.
  • Use welding equipment, hand tools, and power tools to reshape and fit panels.
  • Smooth out dents and small imperfections using fillers and sanders.
  • Align body parts for assembly and fit.
  • Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely completion of repairs.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Keep up-to-date with industry standards and techniques.

Skills and Qualifications for Panel Beater / MET Technician / Panel Technician:

  • Ideally you will have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Panel Beater or MET Technician and gained a technical qualification (such as NVQ / VCQ / SVQ / ATA) but will look at Panel Beaters/METs without qualifications.
  • You must have previous experience working as a Panel Beater / Panel Technician / MET Technician within a busy body shop and be a strong team player with a self-motivation to earn bonus hours.
  • You will work to the highest standard and demonstrate a sound up-to-date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques with both heavy and minor crash repair.

Please contact Michael Godden at Tru Talent on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), using reference (Panel MET - Northampton) or if you can 'Apply Now'.

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