via reed · 27 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Bodyshop Technician

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Aberystwyth Full-time GBP 28,000 – 33,000
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An excellent opportunity for an experienced MET Technician / Panel Repair & Paint Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23.

Schedule: Monday – Friday.

About The Company:

They are an extremely busy National award winning BS10125 accredited site looking for candidates to provide high quality repairs to accident damaged vehicles, individuals must be able to work within a team environment to strict time constraints

About The Role:

The company are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking individuals with experience in MET mechanical/trim strip and refit and Panel repair/paint within the vehicle repair industry to join their expanding team. They are also welcoming applications with limited experience but is keen to get into the industry and have a passion for motor vehicles.

ATA or City & Guilds L3 preferred but not essential.

Repair/Paint techs will be required to:

Carry out all types of vehicle body repair/refinishing work using the appropriate method for relevant vehicle materials, in full accordance with professional standards of workmanship and vehicle road worthiness, including:

  • Repair panels

  • Pre-paint preparation

  • Priming and painting/lacquering/paint inspection

  • Any necessary rectification of defects

  • Cosmetic repairs

  • Polishing

MET Strip and Refit will require to:
  • Remove and refit Body panels and trims

  • Carry out basic mechanical strip and refit

  • Use simple diagnostic equipment

  • Identify and report all apparent other faults or other work that is found to be required or considered to be advisable in the interests of safety and/or reliability

  • Identify and utilise the correct methods of work by using your experience, skills, training, and industry knowledge, referring to the available technical information where appropriate

  • Complete all job related and other company documentation and administrative duties accurately and promptly

  • Work co-operatively with colleagues, suppliers and other parties as instructed.

  • Keep your industry skills up to date on an ongoing basis

  • Always comply with company policies and instructions on all relevant subjects, including general health and safety; personal protective equipment; security

  • Perform in a suitable manner any other tasks and duties that may from time-to-time be reasonably requested of you by the company’s management

  • Ensure all work areas are always clean and tidy

Company Benefits:
  • Canteen

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free On-site parking

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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