MET / Panel Technician
14 days ago
Luton
Job Title: MET / Panel Technician Location: Luton Salary: £22 - £24 per hour Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday Our client is a well-established automotive business with a busy bodyshop in Luton, and they are currently looking for an experienced MET / Panel Technician to join their growing team. This role will involve a combination of mechanical, electrical and trim (MET) work alongside vehicle body and panel repairs, helping to return accident-damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled technician with experience across both MET and panel work, looking for competitive hourly rates, long-term stability and the opportunity to develop their career within a professional bodyshop environment. • Carry out MET and panel repairs on a range of accident-damaged vehicles, • Remove and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components, • Repair, replace and align damaged body panels, • Carry out stripping and refitting work as required, • Assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair methodsCarry out welding and structural repairs where required, • Work closely with other bodyshop technicians throughout the repair process, • Ensure all repairs are completed safely and to a high standard, • Complete repairs in line with manufacturer and industry standards, • Accurately complete job cards and repair documentation, • Proven experience as an MET Technician, Panel Technician, Panel Beater or Bodyshop Technician, • Experience across both MET and panel repair work, • Strong knowledge of vehicle body repair techniques, • Experience working with accident-damaged vehicles, • Good understanding of vehicle structures and repair methods, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Relevant automotive/bodyshop qualifications are preferred, • Full UK Driving Licence, • £22 - £24 per hour, depending on experience, • Monday to Friday working, • Full-time, permanent position, • Ongoing training and development, • Modern bodyshop facilities and equipment, • Stable, long-term opportunity, • Career progression within an established automotive business #J-18808-Ljbffr