Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Staff discounts on Aviva products

Job summary

Solus, owned by Aviva, is seeking a skilled MET Technician to join our forward-thinking repair team. You’ll deliver high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim repairs to manufacturer standards and work with modern equipment.

You’ll diagnose faults, work with the workshop team, maintain a clean, safe environment, and contribute to first-time-right repairs with development support including funded training.

Qualifications

• Experienced MET Technicians within an accident repair environment or Automotive Technicians transitioning into MET.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim repairs in line with manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently and safely.
• Collaborate with your workshop and wider team.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Contribute to first-time-right repairs and excellent customer outcomes.

Skills

MET experience

Quality-focused

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant automotive qualifications

Job description

Overview

MET Technician

At Solus, we’re proud of the quality we deliver and the people who make it happen. As we continue to grow and invest in our future, we’re looking for talented Technicians

This is an opportunity to join a forward - thinking repair business where technical excellence, teamwork and care truly matter. You’ll work with modern equipment, strong operational support and colleagues who take real pride in doing the job properly.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim repairs in line with manufacturer standards
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs efficiently and safely
• Working collaboratively with your workshop and wider team
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Contributing to first-time-right repairs and excellent customer outcomes

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for

• Experienced MET Technicians within an accident repair environment, or
• Automotive Technicians / Mechanics who are looking to develop their career into the MET space

If you come from a strong automotive mechanical background and have the right attitude, attention to detail and desire to learn, we’re prepared to invest in your development, including funded training to support your transition into a MET role.

What you’ll bring

• A solid technical foundation within automotive repair
• A quality-first mindset with strong attention to detail
• A positive, team-focused approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Relevant qualifications

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.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• 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. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria - just email us after applying to let us know.