Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

Solus - an Aviva company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Solus - an Aviva company in Manchester is seeking a MET Technician to perform high-quality mechanical, electrical and trim repairs to manufacturer standards in a modern workshop.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs efficiently and work closely with the wider team to ensure safe operations and excellent customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced MET Technicians within an accident repair environment, or Automotive Technicians / Mechanics who are looking to develop their career into the MET space.
• Strong automotive mechanical background with the right attitude, attention to detail and desire to learn; funded training to support transition into MET.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

MET Technician experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Relevant automotive qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools experience

Job description

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.

Overview

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

• 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

• 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?

• 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.

Ready to join us?

Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.