Mechanical Electrical Trim Technician
Solus Accident Repair Centres
No pay info
Exeter, England, EX2, gb
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Proper breaks
About Solus Accident Repair Centres
Solus Accident Repair Centres repair insured vehicles.
Job description from Solus Accident Repair Centres
, constantly learn new things and be at the forefront of technology
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part of the Aviva family
? Responsibilities
The
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ole: 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 METs that remove and assess any additional damage
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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 Avivas success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carers leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access. At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If youre excited but dont tick every box, we encourage you to applyyour unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteriajust contact us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Vehicle mechanics and technicians
Vehicle mechanics repair and service cars, vans and other vehicles
What you’ll do as a vehicle mechanic and technician:
- Drive vehicles
- Maintenance of vehicles and tools
- Understand mechanics and engineering
- Responsible for health and safety
- Ability to repair and replace parts needed
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Driving
- Physical activities
- Heavy lifting
- Wearing a uniform
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Solus Accident Repair Centres pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Solus Accident Repair Centres pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
86% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Solus Accident Repair Centres get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Solus Accident Repair Centres pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
39% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Solus Accident Repair Centres do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
90% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Solus Accident Repair Centres?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Solus Accident Repair Centres?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
94% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Solus Accident Repair Centres feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Solus Accident Repair Centres get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
76% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Solus Accident Repair Centres?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Solus Accident Repair Centres enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
81% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and December 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Solus Accident Repair Centres recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Solus Accident Repair Centres?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
35% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Solus Accident Repair Centres?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do people think Solus Accident Repair Centres head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
65% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Solus Accident Repair Centres is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Solus Accident Repair Centres employees say about their job
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Best thing
Getting to learn how to do the job as I’m a apprentice
Worst thing
Management and I don’t get trained
Apprentice paint technician at Solus Accident Repair Centres, January 2025
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Best thing
The practical side and getting stuck into jobs using my hands
Worst thing
Under paid
Apprentice panel beater at Solus Accident Repair Centres, December 2023
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