If you like working with your hands, and have a passion for cars or bikes, an exciting career in the motor vehicle industry could be for you.
Careers
Motor Mechanic
£18,000–£35,000
Working on all vehicle mechanics and electrics, from engines and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security. Vehicle mechanics are needed in a variety of sectors, from MOT testing and breakdown recovery to racing and the armed forces.
Vehicle Master Technician
£30,000–£41,000
A vehicle master technician will have a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, computerised and electronic
systems, diagnosing and repairing complex faults.
Motor Sport Engineer
£22,000–£60,000
Responsible for the design, testing, production or maintenance of racing vehicles. You may specialise in designing
and testing components or fine tuning and testing vehicles.
As an experienced motor vehicle engineer, you could earn up to £60k per year.
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skilled entrants are required annually to meet demand for engineering enterprises through to 2024.
Other job prospects: Motorsport Technician £33,000 - £35,000, Tyre Technician £22,000 (Trainee: £7,000-£9,000, Qualified: £11,500-£14,500, Experienced: around £26,000), Motor Vehicle Fitter £17,000-£29,000, Motor Vehicle Technician £25,000-£35,000.
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Vehicles are serviced each year in the UK.