Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days holiday including bank hols

Employee discounts on Aviva products

Save As You Earn scheme

Parental and carer’s leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Solus is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Technician to join our UK repair network. You will diagnose faults, strip and refit components, and re‑assemble vehicles to high safety and quality standards.

Work closely with panel, paint and production colleagues to maintain smooth repair flow while upholding rigorous safety practices. This role offers opportunities to develop technical expertise in MET, with a collaborative workshop environment and a focus on accurate, first-time-right

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an automotive repair environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Quality-first mindset and safety discipline.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MET Technician experience

Automotive repair background

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Job description

Overview

You start your day knowing the vehicle in front of you needs careful diagnosis, logical thinking and skilled hands. Nothing is rushed – the priority is getting it right. Whether you’re stripping, refitting, fault‑finding or checking systems before handover, your work is trusted because it directly affects safety, quality and the customer’s confidence when they get their car back.

That’s what it means to be a MET Technician at Solus.

The role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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