Aircraft technician pay in Edinburgh September 2023

Vehicle mechanics have the job of fixing vehicles in a garage.

Other names for vehicle mechanics are:

• Mechanics
• Car mechanics
• Vehicle technicians
• Light vehicle service technicians
• MOT testers

This type of job may involve:

• Repairing vehicles
• Servicing vehicles and checking they work properly
• Using specialist equipment
• Estimating costs for any work that needs to be done
• Working with the public

You might have to work on the weekend.

If you want to apply for a vehicle mechanic job, you might need the following:

• Some GCSEs, a Level 2 or 3 Diploma or a relevant apprenticeship
• Specific mechanic qualifications depending on what area you want to work in
• IMI Accreditation
• A driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

You can train to be a vehicle mechanic on-the-job as a trainee.