What is a Service Technician?
A motor vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician services and repairs light vehicles, such as cars and vans and works either in dealerships, which focus on a particular manufacturer, or in an independent garage dealing with many different makes of vehicles. In a large dealership the Technician will typically report to the Workshop Controller, who in turn reports to the Aftersales Manager and liaises with the Service Reception. In smaller garages the Technician will report directly to the owner or Garage Manager.
Your responsibilities
- Servicing vehicles - carrying out maintenance checks according to the manufacturer's guidelines
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts
- Advising the Service Receptionist about required repairs
- Producing time estimates
- Maintaining repair and service records
What You'll need
Core skills
- Knowledge of automotive systems
- Good hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow technical instructions
- Knowledge of health and safety
What You'll Gain
Transferable skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Technical skills
- Effective time management
- Adaptability skills
What You'll Use
Key skills
English
- Reading manuals
- Reading technical drawings
- Writing job cards
Maths
- Understanding gears
- Using ratios
IT
- Using specialist automotive software
- Following manufacturers instructions
Role opportunities
These are some possible roles you may consider in your career journey. Discuss with your Inspiro Coach for further guidance.
Other related routes
National Careers Website
The National Careers website is a government database that provides information for a job you are looking to explore.
Automotive Sector Roles
Use our Sector Roles map to see if there is a role within your chosen sector that you are interested in.
Resources
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