Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
Code: 49-3023.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£50,620
Range: £34,660 - £81,790
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Auto Drivability Tech (Automotive Drivability Technician)
Auto Mechanic (Automobile Mechanic)
Auto Mechanic (Automotive Mechanic)
Auto Service Tech (Automotive Service Technician)
Auto Tech (Automobile Technician)
Auto Tech (Automotive Technician)
Automatic Transmission Technician (Auto Transmission Tech)
Heavy Line Technician (Heavy Line Tech)
Lube Technician (Lube Tech)
Service Technician (Service Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Internet browser software
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Facilities management software
Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
Snap-On ShopKey
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
see hidden patterns
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Perseverance
Integrity
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics is £50,620. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £34,660, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £81,790 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics include: Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, YouTube, Alliance Automotive Shop Controller, Snap-On ShopKey. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
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AUREOL GLOBAL CONNECTIONS LIMITED
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Automotive Technician / Mechanic - BMW
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Automotive Technician / Mechanic - ASE
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Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£34,660
Median Annual (Average):
£50,620
90th Percentile (Senior):
£81,790
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