Careers
Automotive Technician (Mechanic)
Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of vehicles. Automotive technicians may work in garages, dealerships or independent repair shops. They may work on small engines, cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts and specialist equipment such as excavators and agricultural equipment. They may specialise in electric vehicles or diesel vehicles.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Mechanical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of vehicles and tools, familiarity with repair manuals and diagnostic software.
Motorcycle Technician (Mechanic)
Diagnose, repair and maintain motorbikes. Motorcycle Technicians may work in garages, dealerships or motorcycle specialists.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Mechanical skills, electrical skills, diagnostic, technical knowledge of vehicles and tools, familiarity with repair manuals and diagnostic software.
Outdoor Power Technician
Diagnose, repair and maintain small engines, such as chainsaws and lawnmowers. They may work in specialist providers of outdoor power equipment.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Mechanical, electrical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of small engines and tools, familiarity with repair manuals and diagnostic software.
Automotive Electrical Technician
Install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic components in a wide range of vehicles. They may work in a garage, dealership or specialist auto electrical workshop.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Electrical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of vehicles and tools.
Automotive Engine Technician
Diagnose and repair engine components in a range of vehicles. They often work in specialist diesel engine workshops.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Electrical skills, diagnostic skills, technical knowledge of engines and tools.
Diesel Fuel Technician
Diagnose and repair faults in diesel fuel injection systems. They often work in specialist diesel engine workshops.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Electrical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of engines and tools.
Wheel Alignment Technician
Conduct wheel alignments on light and heavy vehicles and trailers. They may work in garages, dealerships or specialist wheel alignment workshops.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Technical knowledge of wheels and alignment software and tools.
Coachbuilder
Build and repair coaches, motorhomes and caravans. Coachbuilders work in garages or specialist coachbuilding workshops.
Soft skills: Communication, roblem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Knowledge of fundamental automotive engineering vehicle systems, tools and equipment to complete basic assembly, fitting and minor repairs on components of coachbuilding vehicles.
Collision Repair Technician (Panelbeater)
Repair vehicles by fixing dents and damaged panels. Collision Repair Technicians may work in garages, dealerships or independent collision repair shops. They mainly work on cars, motorbikes and trucks.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Mechanical, electrical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of vehicles and tools.
Automotive Refinisher (Car painter)
Repair vehicles that have been damaged that require repainting. Automotive Refinishers may work in garages, dealerships or independent collision repair shops. They mainly work on cars, motorbikes and trucks.
Soft skills: Communication, problem-solving, customer service, teamwork, precision.
Hard skills: Mechanical, electrical, diagnostic, technical knowledge of vehicles and paint.
Parts and Accessories Merchandiser
Manage the stocks of parts and accessories for vehicles. This could include working in a garage, dealership or an automotive parts and accessories supplier.
Soft skills: Communication, customer service, problem-solving, attention to detail.
Hard skills: Knowledge of automotive parts and accessories and inventory management skills, familiarity with order fulfilment and shipping processes.
Vehicle Inspector
Carry out Certificate of Fitness or Warrant of Fitness certification on a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet safety and compliance standards. They mainly work in a garage or specialist vehicle inspection provider.
Soft skills: Attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, ability to work independently.
Hard skills: Knowledge of automotive safety standards and regulations, familiarity with inspection equipment and software. Must be certified.
Vehicle Sales
Selling new or used vehicles. Salespeople work in dealerships or used car yards.
Soft skills: Creativity, communication, critical thinking, customer service.
Hard skills: Knowledge of the vehicles they are selling, their automotive systems and components and computer software.
Service Advisor
Manage the scheduling of vehicle servicing for customers. Service Advisors generally work in dealerships.
Soft skills: Communication, project management, critical thinking, customer service.
Hard skills: Knowledge of the vehicles being serviced and computer software skills.
Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Management
Back-office functions that support the running of an automotive dealership or workshops, locally and/or nationally.
Soft skills: Communication, project management, critical thinking, customer service.
Hard skills: Specialist requirements for the role.
Automotive Glazier
Install, repair and replace glass components in vehicles. They may work on various types of automotive glass including windshields, side windows and rear windows.
Soft skills: Communication, problem solving, customer service, teamwork.
Hard skills: Physically able to perform a high number of glass lifts, attention to detail, dedicated safety focus
