Panel MET Technician

Panel MET Technician required for a Repair Centre in Middlesbrough Salary DOE £45-55k 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 i