Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme

33 days holiday

Employee discounts

Aviva Save As You Earn scheme

Parental and carer's leave

Group Income Protection

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair company in the UK is seeking Solus MET Technicians to ensure high-quality vehicle repairs. This position involves working directly with repair consultants and assessing vehicle damage to meet customer satisfaction standards. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical and suspension repairs, including relevant qualifications and experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, company pension, and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications and experience in vehicle mechanical and suspension repairs.
• ATA MET accreditation preferred.
• Experience with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV).
• Relevant mechanical and suspension qualifications required.
• Knowledge in steering geometry alignment.
• Experience with glazing and air conditioning system evacuation.
• Familiarity with plastic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Remove and assess additional damage on vehicles.
• Work with repair consultants and production team.
• Ensure high standards in vehicle repairs.

Skills

Working knowledge of vehicle mechanical repairs

Suspension repairs

ATA MET accreditation

LCV experience

Relevant mechanical qualifications

Steering Geometry adjustment

Glazing

Air Conditioning system understanding

Plastic repairs

Education

ATA MET accreditation

Mechanical/suspension qualifications

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference, constantly learn new things and be at the forefront of technology, working as part of the Aviva family?

Responsibilities

The Role: Solus MET Technicians are pivotal in our customers story, working in partnership with repair consultants and production team to get the best outcome. Reporting directly to the site Production Lead, it is our Solus MET’s that remove and assess any additional damage and refit to our high standards safeguarding customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge and experience of vehicle mechanical and suspension repairs
• ATA MET accreditation
• LCV experience
• Relevant mechanical and suspension qualifications
• Steering Geometry alignment and adjustment
• Glazing
• Air Conditioning system evacuation and recharge
• Working with Plastic repairs

Who are Solus?

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.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.