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MET Technician

Salary Range
£14 - £14
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Burton upon Trent, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Pentagon Motor Group's Burton-on-Trent dealership have an exciting new vacancy for an experienced MET/Panel Technician to join their team in the Bodyshop!

If you:

  • Have an ATA/NVQ MET Certification
  • Enjoy putting your skills and knowledge into practice
  • Like to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in
  • Want to work for a company that recognises and appreciates your contributions

Then this may be the opportunity for you!

Have you heard about our benefits?

When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme.
  • Discounted days out with family and friends.
  • Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out.
  • Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications.
  • Manufacturer specific training.
  • Salary Finance.
  • 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Team member Pension Scheme contributions.
  • Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
  • Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.

What will you be doing?

The main responsibilities of the role will require you to:

  • Repair and rebuild vehicles to BS10125 standards as directed by the Bodyshop Manager.
  • Observe, recognise and report on vehicle and component condition, state of serviceability, vehicle structure and paintwork.
  • Understand and implement technical methods manuals and other specialist information.
  • Work within agreed estimated repair times.
  • Replace parts and record usage.
  • Recover damaged or defective vehicles as directed.
  • Safeguard customer's vehicles whilst they are being repaired/serviced.
  • Work in a way that minimises wastage of all parts, paints and materials.
  • Help contribute to and maintain a safe working environment.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 17:00pm.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal applicants will:

  • Have an ATA/NVQ MET certification
  • Be competent in removing and refitting body panels and associated parts.
  • Have the ability to diagnose electrical faults.
  • Be able to carry out some light mechanical repairs.
  • Be able to work to a high level of accuracy.
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform well under pressure.
  • Have a positive, team player attitude.
  • Show a good awareness of Health and Safety.

Why choose us?

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website!

https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £14.40 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ000880

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for MET Technician roles across Pentagon Motor Group Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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