Vehicle technicians service a variety of vehicles, maintaining their engines so they can perform as necessary. The job requires no formal qualifications, although a job holder will be trained, usually in the form of an apprenticeship or a NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair. GCSEs in maths, science and English need to be completed in advance
People in this role tend to specialise in a particular type vehicle. They might work as in a workshop repairing the public’s cars be employed by a company to service and repair their fleet of vehicles. When presented with a damaged vehicle, a person in this role must diagnose the problem, order the appropriate parts, and estimate the cost of the repair
In recent years, as carmakers begin to use computer technology in engines, vehicle technicians have been required to keep up-to-date with latest technological innovations. When dealing with customers, the job holder must be courteous and clear. The typical salary for this role is £21,000 a year.