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Panel MET Technician required for a Repair Centre in Banbury
Salary DOE £45-55k + Bonus

As a Panel Beater, you will ensure the repair of motor vehicles of all types is carried out to motor manufacturer industry standards or repair methods.

Responsibilities of a Panel Beater will 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 by work order.

* Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.

* Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign off.

* Report all faults, defects noticed whilst working on vehicles not apparent before dismantling.

* Take care of equipment, special tools, personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.

* 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 QC 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.

* Skills and experience required as a Panel Beater:

Previous experience in a similar role

* Motor manufacturer’s qualifications and experience

* Undertake training courses as required

* Driving licence

* Current AOM009 welding certificate or BS equivalent

* Training in mig braze, spot welding, rivet and bonding, high strength and Boron steel awareness.

* Light MET qualification linked to ATA.

* Bonding certification

* Full UK Driving licence.

* Team Player who uses initiative, be flexible and have a can-do attitude.

* Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.

Apply now with your full CV to Chloe at WeRecruit Auto quoting job reference ST1589

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Should your skills and experience match what our client is looking for, we will contact you before proceeding with your application, either via phone or e-mail initially. Unfortunately we are unable to contact all applicants due to the volume of applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you have relevant industry experience we may store your details for future opportunities