Do you want to become a Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Technician? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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A motor vehicle technician checks vehicles and repairs or replaces any faulty parts or equipment. They often specialise in repairing certain types, eg light or heavy vehicles, or motorbikes. Some also specialise in repairing its electronic equipment, known as a vehicle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
They would check vehicles, and repair or replace any faulty parts or equipment.
Many technicians carry out MOTs, if they work in a garage.
The working week is usually 40 hours long, with added time for shift work or weekend work. Some technicians may be involved in call-outs. Heavy vehicle workers may also work late at night.
The starting salary for a motor vehicle technician is around £10,400 a year, and with more experience can rise to as much as £15,600.
A technician should demonstrate the following:
Opportunities are available in smaller garages, with larger organisations such as the RAC and AA and well-known repair shops. No formal qualifications are needed to become an apprentice, however employers do require a good standard of literacy and numeracy from applicants.
Older applicants are often welcomed due to the maturity and experience they can bring to the role.
It is often advisable to move to different organisations to gain experience in the role. Promotion is usually from technician to senior technician and then to technical supervisor.
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