Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Company Pension

33 days holiday

Discounts

Save As You Earn

Parental Leave

Group Income Protection

GP access

Job summary

Solus Accident Repair Centres is seeking an experienced MET Technician to repair vehicles after accidents. You will strip, repair and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components, diagnose faults and perform repairs according to manufacturer methods, and re-assemble vehicles for final sign-off.

You will work with panel, paint and production colleagues to support efficient repair flow, while maintaining safety, quality, and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive repair environment, MET exposure preferred.
• Quality-first mindset and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Strip, repair and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components.
• Diagnose faults and repair per manufacturer methods.
• Re-assemble vehicles for paint and final sign-off.
• Collaborate with Panel, Paint and production teams to maintain flow.
• Maintain safe, tidy working practices and professional standards.

Skills

MET experience

Automotive Technician

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Technical judgement

Job description

As a Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician, you'll play a vital role in the repair journey, ensuring vehicles are restored to a safe, fully-functioning and high-quality standard following accident damage., In this role, you'll:

• Strip, repair and refit mechanical, electrical and trim components
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs in line with manufacturer methods
• Re-assemble vehicles accurately, ready for paint and final sign-off
• Work closely with Panel, Paint and production colleagues to support repair flow
• Maintain safe, tidy working practices and professional standards

This is a role for people who enjoy problem-solving, variety and responsibility, and who take pride in first-time-right repairs.

What matters is that you bring relevant experience in an automotive repair environment and a structured, safety-focused approach to your work. That experience may include:

• Experience as a MET Technician, or a strong background as an Automotive Technician or Mechanic looking to move into MET
• A quality-first mindset and strong attention to detail

If you have the foundations and the right approach, we're open to supporting further development. No two Solus sites are the same, but what's consistent is how we treat people. We value calm problem-solving, teamwork and technical judgement, and we know MET is a role where trust and communication matter just as much as technical skill.

At Solus, you'll find:

• A collaborative workshop environment where MET expertise is respected
• Leaders who understand the importance of safe, accurate repairs
• Opportunities to grow your skills and take on more complexity over time
• An inclusive culture where you don't need to fit a stereotype to succeed

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants.