MET Technician / Mechanic with £5K Golden Hello

Salary : basic up to £23 per hour, based on experience, + uncapped bonus & excellent benefits schemes (OTE £55k to £60k)

Join the UK’s largest repair group and take the next step in your career as a MET / Mechanic at our busy workshop in Newport and take advantage of our exceptional £5K Golden Hello.

You’ll be carrying out accident-related mechanical repairs, playing a crucial role in getting vehicles safely back on the road. From diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical damage caused by accidents to refitting and testing components to manufacturer standards, your skills will make a real difference to our customers.

At our Newport Bodyshop, we complete over 235 repairs each month, and you’ll be part of a talented team of 16 Technicians. The workshop is fast‑paced and supportive, with dedicated colleagues handling customer contact so you can focus on applying your expertise where it counts most. You’ll enjoy variety, teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing repaired vehicles ready to go back to their owners.

If you’re an experienced MET Technician with strong mechanical knowledge and a passion for high‑quality accident repair, we’d love to hear from you.

Carrying out diagnostics and mechanical repairs to manufacturer standards

Identifying faults and completing repairs efficiently and accurately

Recording all work completed in line with company processes

Maintaining high standards of health and safety in the workshop

Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent results and customer service

Proven experience as a qualified Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills

Relevant qualifications (ATA, NVQ, IMI, or equivalent) – desirable but not essential

A proactive, team‑focused approach

Full UK Driving Licence required

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and professional team in Newport, where your skills and expertise will be recognised and rewarded.

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Mechanic at FMG RS than just that …

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• £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’ scheme to welcome you to our team (
  
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• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
  
• start with 23 days annual leave, of course, you'll have public holidays too, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday !
  
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
  
• exclusive colleague‑only vehicle‑leasing schemes
  
• pension & save‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
  
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
  
• well‑being services (incl. 24 / 7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
  
• Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay . Not only does it let you choose when to get paid it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach !
  

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• We’re part of something bigger – ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain, - few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long‑term security as us;
  
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success – lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes ;
  
• We invest in you – We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too;
  
• We’re growing – it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres ;