Jobs in Sittingbourne

Our client is a successful and well-established automotive company that is going from strength to strength. They are looking for an experienced and skilled Panel Beater / MET Technician to join their team. You will ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience + Bonus (Higher salary may be available for very experienced individuals - up to £60,000)
Hours of work (to be confirmed): 8:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, possibly 1 Saturday a month if targets not hit.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:
* Previous recent experience as a Panel Beater, including welding
* Current AOM009 welding certificate, or BS equivalent
* Training in MIG braze, spot welding, rivet and bonding, high strength and Boron steel awareness
* Motor manufacturer’s qualifications and experience
* Light MET qualification linked to ATA
* Bonding certification
* Full UK Driving licence
Responsibilities include:
* Strip & refit where necessary including adjustment and panel alignment.
* Report any defects or damage linked to associated job but not down for repair.
* Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.
* Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers, or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.
* Removal and safe storage of vehicle components, fluids and gases as directed.
* Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed.
* Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.
* Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles not apparent before dismantling.
* Actively make sure the repair method is in the job pack and is fully read, understood (e-scribe, manufacturer or other source) and displayed with the vehicle at all times.
* It is also your duty to sign off the Quality Control section of the Repair Inspection sheet at your and other operatives relevant repair stage.
* Ensure seat covers & foot mats are in place on all vehicles being worked on and soft top vehicles are protected.
* Panel alignment and adjacent components.
* Filler repairs & finished correctly in P180 and pinholes are checked.
* Underseal, weld through primers, anti-corrosion measures are complete before next stage.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
* Life Assurance
* Equipment purchase Scheme
* Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
* Car Insurance discount
* Employee Pension
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
This job will suit someone who has extensive experience as a Panel Beater or is skilled in Panel Beating, any additional automotive bodywork related background would be an advantage. Previous job titles could include; MET Technician / Panel Technician / Coach Builder / Vehicle Assembler / Vehicle Assembly Operative / Paint Sprayer / Vinyl Wrapper / Vinyl Wrapping Operative / Bodywork Technician / Vehicle Damage Panel Technician / Automotive Body Repairer / Body Shop Technician / Auto Body Technician / Motor Vehicle Body Repairer / Smash Repairer / Collision Repair Technician / Body Repair & Fit / Strip Fitter / Body-line Finisher / Dent Remover / Vehicle Welder / etc