Bodyshop MET Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Chelmsford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Automotive Repair
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

MET Technician Vehicle Repair Dismantling Reassembly Quality Checks Health and Safety IMI Accreditation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Bodyshop MET Technician

Join Gemini as a Bodyshop MET Technician, transforming vehicle damage into automotive art. Responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling vehicles, ensuring quality, and adhering to safety regulations. A minimum of 3 years' experience is required, with IMI Accreditation preferred. Full-time position with competitive salary, benefits, and bonus opportunities.

ROLE TITLE: Mechanical Electrical and Trim Technician

To dismantle and reassemble damaged vehicles in accordance with the repair estimate whilst following, checking the methods and procedures as issued on every job. Ensure all Safety related items and materials are within the used by dates and are fit for purpose. Deviations to the estimate or methods issued should be reported to the estimator immediately.

*Qualified Staff – Your main tasks will be completed without supervision and includes providing direct supervision to non-qualified technicians where applicable.*

*Non-Qualified Staff – Your main tasks will be competed with direct supervision from qualified Technician.*

MAIN TASKS

  • Ensure that stripping and rebuilding work of all vehicles is carried out in a professional and correct manner and that quality checks are undertaken in line with our process, this includes providing direct supervision to non-qualified staff.
  • Ensure that all jobs are completed within the estimated times.
  • Advise the Bodyshop Team Leader of any additional work identified when working on a vehicle.
  • 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.
  • To be aware of and adhere to all the Housekeeping and Health and Safety regulations and policies applicable to your position and working environment.

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE

This information will be added on successful appointment of the individual to the role.

OTHER DUTIES

Due to the size and complexity of the establishment, you will undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties that are deemed to be within your capability, as directed by a senior manager of the Group to whom you have a reporting relationship.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be discussed during the interview and will depend on experience and qualifications. The role includes site bonus opportunities.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience is essential and IMI Accreditation is preferred.

Hours are 7am – 5pm Monday – Friday, 30-minute lunch break.

  • Competitive salary plus team bonus.
  • 30 days holiday including public holidays, plus additional days with service.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Recommend a friend technician bonus incentive.
  • Long service awards.
  • Colleague recognition scheme.
  • Health cash plan: claim back medical costs.
  • Rewards platform: high street discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Experience:

  • MET: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • IMI Accreditation (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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