MET / Panel Technician
- illogan highway, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £28 - £33 Per Hour
Job Description
Job Title: MET / Panel Technician
Location: Redruth
Salary: £20 - £24 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role
Our client is a well-established automotive business with a busy bodyshop in Redruth, 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 methods
- Carry 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
Requirements
- 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
What's on Offer
- £20 - £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