Motor Vehicle Technician / Mechanic Job Description
Overview
Motor vehicle technicians repair and service cars, motorbikes, and different other vehicles and make route maintenance to check that all the vehicles are running without any fault. Good knowledge of different vehicles is required with their different complex mechanics and electrics.
Day-to-day activities / duties and responsibilities
• Perform diagnostic testing to identify any faults
• Informing customers regarding any repair part and its cost and importance
• Ability to maintain a safe and productive work environment
• Carrying out standard servicing and checks
• Understanding of different warranty schemes and how these affect customers
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed
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accurately and on time • Demonstrates an honest and diligent approach to work • An up-to-date knowledge of vehicle developments, especially new engine types and electronics • an awareness of health and safety regulations • Good communication with customers • Conducting customers immediately and informing then regarding any delay Workplace and working hours Motor vehicle technician works mainly in a garage, around 40 hours per week, from 6am-6pm, Monday to Saturday on a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern.
Sometimes you may have to travel and work in different weather conditions if the employer deals with any breakdown.
You may be required to work on some holidays in case of any emergencies.
Salary
Average starting salary for a motor technician is around £15,000 a year (plus bonus and overshift)
The salary can then gradually increase depending on the experience gained and an experienced technician can gain around £25,000 to £32,000 a year.
Qualifications and entry requirements
• GCSE Grades C or above in Maths and English (Technology and Science subjects would be advantageous)
• Relevant work experience in the field
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• NVQ level 3 in Engineering qualification
• City & guilds level 3 qualification in Engineering
• MOT tester desirable but not essential.
• Level 4 and 5 Certificates will prove more experience and knowledge
• Affiliated membership with the institute of motor industry
Skills and personal attributes
1. Strong practical experience
2. Good at problem-solving and finding faults
3. Good with people and have great customer service
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skills 4. To be able to follow verbal and written instructions well 5. Self-motivated, organised and able to multi task. 6. Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Access softwares 7. UK/EU driving license Job likes and benefits 1. Experience is gained by working along other team mates 2. Dealing with different people from different backgrounds 3. Discounts on Vehicles and Servicing 4. Usually around 30 days holiday 5. Branch bonus 6. Life insurance (sometimes) 7. Free parking on site Job challenges and disadvantages 1.
Lot of technical knowledge and experience which is usually gained by lot of practice rather than reading from a book.
2. Working under high pressure and organising workload mainly to meet deadlines.
3. Having to work after work hours in order to finish vehicles before deadlines.
4. Working under all weather conditions from the hot sun to the rainy winter.
Opportunity, career prospects and job progression
Potential starting your career by working with a motor dealership and gaining enough experience which will lead to increase in your annual salary.
With training and experience gained, you could become an MOT tester (known as nominated tester). This usual takes some years as it requires minimum 4 years of experience on the vehicle you going to test. You should be also a at least 20 years old to be a MOT tester.
This is a great chance to work within a very successful motor dealership who rewards hard work and dedication and a company that offers you the opportunity to further your skills.
You can even be specialist in a particular part of the vehicle, like its electrics, mechanics or specialized in making a particular part.
With experience, you could be promoted to senior technician, workshop supervisor and workshop manager. You can even become an experienced automotive
engineer. There is even potential of becoming a self-employed. Any suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief or marital status can become a Motor Vehicle Technician. More information • Institute of the Motor Industry Fanshaws Brickendon Hertford SG13 8PQ Tel: 01992 511521 http://www.theimi.org.uk • Government information on Apprenticeships https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships • Autocity http://www.autocity.org.uk/
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