MET Technician / Mechanic

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Due to our current growth we are now looking for a new team member to operate on a day shift in one of our Bodyshop Workshops in Basildon.

The Role
• Dismantling and re-assembling, re-alignment accident damaged vehicles in line with manufacturer standards following Thatcham/Manufacturer repair methods and to highest possible standard.

Overview:
• Have current / recent Bodyshop experience as an MET Technician / mechanic be motivated to achieve excellence
• Have attention to detail and quality repairs.
• Current ATA or NVQ equivalent certification.
• Hybrid or EV Certified
• Previous ADAS and/or 4 wheel alignment trained (preferred but not essential)

Key Tasks
• To dismantle and rebuild vehicles as instructed by Estimate/Job card, or special instructions from the Bodyshop manager.
• To report unseen damage absent from the Estimate as soon as it is identified.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out the necessary repairs
• Working with the latest technology and equipment to ensure quality and compliance
• Liaising with other technicians to support a smooth and efficient repair process
• Vehicle pre & post alignment checks & adjustments.
• To assess tool and equipment requirements, and to report damaged or faulty equipment immediately.
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To attend meetings and training programmes as and when required.

The ideal candidate will have served an apprenticeship as an MET Technician and will therefore be qualified with NVQ, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent.

I would also welcome applications from time-served Technicians as we are happy to provide certification as required for a BS 10125 standards.

Hours of Work: - We are open between Monday - Friday 7.00am to 5.30pm include 30 mins unpaid break.

Saturday's available on overtime rate.

Experience:  • Technician: 3 years (required as minimum)

For more information please speak to Michelle Ings, HRGO Recruitment 01708 220023 michelle.ings@hrgo.co.uk