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Searching for mechanic jobs? Then let us guide you through some of the requirements for the role and what you can expect in a mechanic job position.
Main Duties
A car mechanicwill work on the maintenance and repair of all different types of vehicles. A breakdown of these duties may include
- Preparing for and carrying out MOT tests
- Assessing the condition of a vehicle in between required MOTs
- Identifying mechanical faults in a vehicle's brakes, engine, gears or electrics etc.
- Fitting clutches, springs and brakes
- Testing new vehicles to identify any faults in the mechanics
- Rebuilding engines and gearboxes
- Converting engines to liquid petroleum gas
- Ordering and tuning parts
- Fitting radios and other internal features
- Customising vehicles to the owner’s specifications
- Advising owners on vehicle condition and cost of repairs
- Dealing with fuel problems
- Repairing and fitting tyres
- Servicing and repairing vehicles which have broken down
Duties may vary dependant on the type and size of company but many of the outlined tasks will be conducted at some point for all mechanics especially in the automotive industry.
Working conditions
Most mechanic jobs require the candidate to work around 40 hours per week over a 7 day period as there is always something to be done, especially in this industry where people and businesses are heavily reliant on their own modes of transport.
Salary
A trainee or mechanic apprenticeship salary can range between £7,000 - £11,000 depending on age and level of experience. A qualified mechanic can expect between £13,000 and £20,000 per year, and a master technician can expect £20,000+ depending on area of expertise and the size of the company.
So if you like to figure out problems, don’t mind getting your hands dirty and don’t mind working weekends then a mechanic job role is for you. Click here to set up email alerts for our mechanic jobs.
East Midlands, Leicestershire, UK, Lutterworth
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Automotive, Motor Trade Job: Senior Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic Required in Lutterworth. Salary: Up to £29,000 Basic, OTE £31,500 Per Annum Term: Full time, Permanent Motor Trade Jobs / Automotive Vacancies: Senior Diagnostic Vehicle Technician For Automotive Garage - LutterworthAre you a Senior Diagnostic Vehicle Technician who is looking to work for a well-established independent Se...
West Sussex, Crawley, Horsham
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Automotive JobsTechnician / Mechanic / MOT TesterHorshamOTE £30,000+5 days per week plus Saturday morning rotaOur client a car dealership in Horsham is currently seeking to recruit a fully qualified car motor trade technician/ mechanic and MOT Tester to work within their busy aftersales department.As an experienced technician within the automotive industry you will be used to working to m...
Surrey, Guildford
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Technician required in GuildfordUp to £25,000 Basic Salary Depending on experience, plus productivity bonus and overtimeMonday-Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm + Saturday morning on a rota 8.30am-12.30pmWe are looking for an experienced main dealer automotive Technician for our client, a main car dealer in Guildford, Surrey.We have a great opportunity for an experienced all-round Technician ...
West Midlands, Coventry, UK
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Automotive, Motor Trade Job: Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic Required in Coventry. Salary: Up to £27,000 Per Annum Term: Full Time, Permanent Motor Trade Jobs / Automotive Vacancies: Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic For Automotive Service Centre - CoventryDue to expansion, our successful automotive client based in the Coventry area is actively looking to hire and qualified and experie...
South East, Surrey, UK, Guildford
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Automotive, Motor Trade Job: Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic required in Guildford. Salary: Up to £28,000 Basic, OTE £34,000 Per Annum Term: Full Time, Permanent Motor Trade Jobs / Automotive Vacancies: Vehicle Technician / Motor Mechanic required for Main Car Dealership - GuildfordAutomotive Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic Required in Guildford.Our Client, a Well Known Dealer in the ...
Berkshire, Slough
Salary band: £30k - £40k
VAG Technician Required in Slough, Berkshire£24,500- £32,000 DOE (Bonuses in place)4 day shift pattern, Working 2 out of 5 Saturdays on a RotaWe are looking for an experienced main dealer automotive Technician for our client, a prestige brand main car dealer in Slough, Berkshire.The employer is looking for a professional Technician with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a process ...
Passenger Car Technician required in OxfordshireMonday - Friday + Every other Saturday morning on rota Attractive Salary and Bonus packageProgress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd has an excellent opportunity for a productive Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic to join a prestige volume main dealer based in Oxfordshire. Our client is offering competitive rates of pay, on-going training and support, a gr...
Lancashire, Merseyside, Preston, Wigan, St Helens
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Job Description: Vehicle Technician/MechanicLocation: Wigan Due to the continuous expansion of our business, we have an amazing opportunity for a qualified Vehicle Technician to join our team! As a member of our team, your daily duties are as follows: - Vehicle PDI - MOT repairs - Warranty work - Diagnosing and fault finding - General repairs What you will receive in return: - Being treated as ...
Other Mechanic Jobs in Lancashire
TechniciansSalary: £26,000 - £38,000 per annum plus £6,000 OTE uncapped bonus scheme per annumAre you a technician who takes genuine pride in what you do? Welcome to BMW Group Retail.BMW Group RetailWorking in BMW Group Retail is an altogether different experience to any other career you might have known – in or outside the automotive world. There’s the passion our...
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Parts Advisor,Crewe BMWContract Type: PermanentRef. req2244There has never been a more exciting time to become part of Lookers. We are proud to have recently been voted one of the UK's Top Employers and looking after both our people and our customers is at the heart of everything we do.About the roleYou will ensure that all parts orders are efficiently and accurately processed and that all stoc...
TechniciansSalary: £19,000 - £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus opportunity to earn up to £200 OTE per monthAre you a technician who takes genuine pride in what you do? Welcome to BMW Group Retail.BMW Group RetailWorking in BMW Group Retail is an altogether different experience to any other career you might have known – in or outside the automotive world. T...
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Surrey, Guildford
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Service Technician required in Guildford, Surrey £27,000Monday – Friday, with Saturdays 8-12 on rota We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Automotive Technician / Mechanic looking for an opportunity to develop their career with a successful privately owned Main Car Dealership Group in Guildford, Surrey As a fully qualified Automotive Technician / Mechanic you wil...
Surrey, Leatherhead
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Vehicle Technician required for busy dealership in Leatherhead,Surrey£22-24,000 basic salary range, dependent on experience/qualificationsBonus plan Premium brand with growing market shareIndustry leading manufacturer technical training and personal development programmeI am working on behalf of my client to recruit an experienced Technician/Mechanic to work in their busy main dealer work...
Gloucestershire, Gloucester
Salary band: £20k - £25k
Vehicle Technician Main Dealer Gloucester £24,000 Basic + Bonuses (Depending on Experience)We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Vehicle Technician to join a main dealer in the Gloucester area. If you want stability, growth and additional training, then apply now! About the job:To ensure customer satisfaction in the service and repair of motor vehicles of all types. To carry out such ser...
South West, Bristol, Avon, Weston-super-Mare
Salary band: £30k - £40k
Vehicle Technician £32,000 OTE Per AnnumBristol - Prestige Main Dealer Full time, Saturday AM on rota (Overtime)I am on the lookout for a experience vehicle technician to join a prestige main dealer in the Bristol area. Full brand and manufacturing training will always be available along with training on all the latest diagnostic and IT equipment. To be considered for this role you must b...
Gloucestershire, Cirencester
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Vehicle Technician Cirencester £22,000 Basic £27,000 OTE Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm and Alternate Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join a busy main dealer workshop in the Cirencester area. As a Technician, your main role is to diagnose and resolve the most challenging vehicle repairs, whilst supporting other Techni...
Job Type: Full-time Salary: £24,000.00 to £29,000.00 /year Experience: Minimum: 4 years Education: Secondary education Licence: Driving licence We currently require a skilled technician able to carry out all aspects of car & light van repairs, and able to diagnose problems. We are a small MOT station carrying out general repairs including clutches, cam belts & head...
West Yorkshire, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Pontefract
Salary band: £25k - £30k
Light Vehicle TechnicianWakefield, West YorkshireBasic salary - £23,000, OTE in the region of £29,000Shift system of 4 on 4 off, 6.00am – 6.00pm (40 hours per week)We're looking to recruit a Vehicle Technician to work with a Light Vehicle Workshop in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The role will involve carrying out prep and remedial work to various makes and models of cars.We'd be...
Northampton
Salary band: £15k - £20k
Automotive Product Specialist / Trainee Sales Executive required in Northampton, Northamptonshire Salary: £20,000 basicOur client a franchised Car dealership is looking for a passionate and professional product specialist / trainee car sales executive, to assist customers and act as a Brand Ambassador in presenting the product range and specifications to customers. You will be engaging, have ex...
Hertfordshire
£20k - £25k
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£25k - £30k
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£25k - £30k
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