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We are excited to be recruiting for a Mechanic MET Technician/Painter This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing motor groups.
This is your chance to shine as an individual and have the free reign to be yourself, demonstrate your accomplished vehicle repair skills, and thrive in an environment that allows you to live each working day to the full.
As a Mechanic MET Technician/ Painter, you will be a valued team member committed to delivering the very best vehicle repair work to the highest standard. Demonstrating your expertise and techniques, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.
Do we have your interest…?
Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that our people make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?
- Industry leading competitive salary
- Minimum 30 days holiday rising to 34 days (pro rata basis)
- A flexible approach to working patterns- we are happy to discuss all flexible working options to help you achieve the work life balance that suits you
- Toolbox cover
- A range of training and development programmes
- Industry leading career progression opportunities
- Contributory workplace pension scheme
- Uniform provided
- Long service reward
- Customer introduced reward
- Employee discounts
- Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
- Wellness programme
- Free parking
An average day as a Mechanic MET Technician/Painter
- You will remove and refit mechanical and electrical trims / panels / components on vehicles.
- Ensuring that stripping and rebuilding work of all vehicles is carried out in a professional and correct manner and that final quality checks are undertaken in line with applicable standards.
- Dismantling vehicles ready for the panel area.
- Carrying out inspections.
- Ordering replacement parts.
- Re-assembling the vehicle with new parts as required to pre-accident condition.
- Stripping and fitting components, bodywork and trim elements.
- Carry out all MET duties required within your remit.
- Follow manufacturer repair methods to return vehicles to pre-accident condition
- Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics.
- Perform road testing (if applicable)
- Dismantle and reassemble damaged vehicles in accordance with the prescribed repair method.
- Ensuring that all jobs are completed within the estimated times scales.
- Check that all parts are ordered as per estimate, to ensure that the repair can be completed without delay, returning all unused parts to the parts department for credit.
- Awareness and adherence to all necessary standards and Health and Safety procedures.
- Body prep & filler work
- Individual part painting
- Prepare surfaces for painting
- Mix, match, and apply paint, lacquers according to specifications
- Use spray guns to apply paints
- Calculate the amount of materials required for each project
- Ensure all work is completed in a timely manner and meets quality standards Clean and maintain painting tools and equipment
About you…
- Ideally you will hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical repairs. An ATA qualification would also be an advantage. Lapsed training can be recertificated.
- You will have experience in stripping, refitting vehicles.
- You will have the ability to work efficiently within a fast paced Bodyshop and take responsibility for the quality and quantity of your own work.
- You will be capable of working to the highest standard and demonstrate sound, up to date knowledge of vehicle repair techniques.
- Proven experience as a spray Painter
- Strong knowledge of painting techniques and materials
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- You will have strong time management and organisational skills.
- We want you to love what you do – The rest will come naturally.
