Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

Solus - an Aviva company; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading body repair group, where your skills in vehicle mechanical and suspension repairs will shine. As part of a supportive family, you'll work on various vehicle repairs, ensuring customer satisfaction and high-quality outcomes. This role offers a competitive bonus scheme and excellent benefits, including access to 24/7 medical advice for you and your family. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of automotive repair in a rapidly expanding business. Don't miss your chance to be part of something great!

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Group Income Protection

Excellent Benefits Packages

Employer Matched Pension Contributions

Discounts on Aviva Products

Savings and Benefits Schemes

Electric Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Training Opportunities with Thatcham

Diverse Working Patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle mechanical and suspension repairs is essential.
• ATA MET accreditation is highly desirable for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Remove and assess additional damage to vehicles for repairs.
• Work closely with repair consultants to ensure high standards.

Skills

Vehicle Mechanical Repairs

Suspension Repairs

Steering Geometry Alignment

Glazing and Minor Panel Repairs

Air Conditioning System Maintenance

Plastic Repairs

Education

ATA MET Accreditation

Relevant Mechanical 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 the production team to get the best outcome. Reporting directly to the site Production Lead, it is our Solus METs that remove and assess any additional damage and refit to our high standards safeguarding customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience:

1. Working knowledge and experience of vehicle mechanical and suspension repairs
2. ATA MET accreditation
3. LCV experience
4. Relevant mechanical and suspension qualifications
5. Steering Geometry alignment and adjustment
6. Glazing, minor panel repairs
7. Preparation and priming of a new/repaired panel to first masking stage
8. Air Conditioning system evacuation and recharge
9. Working with plastic repairs

Who are Solus and what can they do for you?

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, wholly owned by Aviva, employing over 1000 expert people across 25 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years.

1. A competitive bonus scheme
2. Group income protection with access to a GP and medical advice 24 hours per day for yourself and your family
3. Our excellent benefits and rewards packages
4. Competitive employer matched pension contributions
5. Discounts on Aviva products and services
6. Savings and benefits schemes
7. Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees
8. Holding several main manufacturer approvals - Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen
9. Well known for prestigious awards in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields
10. Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK
11. We have a variety of locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
12. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you.

We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future.

What next?

Please apply online and our recruitment team will be in contact within 7 days.

You may have experience of the following: Body Repairs, Mechanic, Panel Beater, Repairs, Bodyshop, Vehicle Mechanic, Bodyshop Vehicle Technician, Automotive Mechanic, and Vehicle Technician.