Strip/Refit Technician
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rochester, Kent, ME3 9ND |
| Company: | Kenect Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Kenect Southend_1773837675 |
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Fitter to join part of a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, and the use of various power and hand tools. As a Fitter, you will play a crucial role in assembling components and ensuring that all products meet our high-quality standards.
Candidates will be working as a part of an experienced bodyshop team, ensuring our vehicles are finished to the highest standard for our customers, under the support and guidance of the supervisor and Bodyshop Manager.
Responsibilities
- Stripping and fitting panels
- Carrying out repairs to restore vehicles to their original condition in line with approved methods
- Removing parts and panels off a range of vehicles
- Ensuring that all nuts, bolts, screws and any other fixings are labelled and correctly stored ready for when the stripped parts and panels are needed to be put back on to the vehicle.
- Supporting bodyshop team within other departments if required
- Training bodyshop trainee staff
Skills and expertise
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
- You will be passionate to work within the motor industry and take pride in their work, to the highest standards of work set by customers
- You will need to work independently on vehicles and have experience to make decisions when required
- Excellent attention to detail