via indeed · 12 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Automotive MET/Panel (light)/Paint Technician £45 - £50k+ OTE PA

Cooper Barnes Ltd
Cambridge Full-time
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Automotive MET/Panel/Paint technician OTE £45 \- £50k pa

About us:

Cooper Barnes Ltd is a multi award winning, family run business based in Linton, Cambridgeshire. We are looking for an experienced automotive MET/Panel (light)/ Paint technician to join our expanding team.

Requirements


  • Basic pay £17\.00 per hour depending on experience and time saved bonus

  • 45 hours per week

  • Bonus rate £16\.00 per hour with upward of 125% efficiency achievable

  • Must be experienced in MET and panel tasks

  • Must be experienced in vehicle body prep to an exceptional standard

  • Must be experienced in vehicle body spray painting to an exceptional standard

  • Must be experienced in vehicle body detailing and paint correction to an exceptional standard

  • Be flexible

  • Exceptional attention to detail

  • Good standard of spoken and written English

  • Have the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure without compromising on quality

  • Excellent customer care skills

  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

  • Be able to deal with difficult situations in a professional manner

  • Have an awareness of confidentiality issues

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Positive attitude towards work

  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team

  • Ability to follow instructions accurately

  • Must have thorough in\-depth knowledge of different brands of materials

  • Must has expertise using water based systems.

  • Up to date ATA or LNQ L3 desirable but not essential.
Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £17\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Private medical insurance
Experience:
  • MET/Panel/Paint spraying: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • City \& Guilds Automotive (preferred)

  • driving license (required)
Work Location: In person

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