Job Description
The role of a mechanic is to repair vehicles and make routine maintenance checks to ensure that a vehicle is running as it should be. Mechanics need to have a good technical knowledge of a wide range of vehicles, a high level of attention to detail and be able to work well with customers, maintaining a patient and friendly attitude.
Mechanics are required to repair and maintain different types of vehicles, such as lorries, motorcycles, vans, cars, coaches, and buses. They perform restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, engine, air conditioning, security features, fuel pump, etc. These workers test new vehicles to find faults and carry out routine servicing of cars.
A Mechanic usually performs many of the following tasks:
- Reading technical drawings.
- Advising customers about technical issues.
- Testing vehicles.
- Using diagnostic equipment.
- Replacing faulty parts
Personal Qualities :
You must be honest, reliable, trustworthy and able to communicate openly with your team and members of the public who may enter the garage.
Skills Required :
Most companies look for someone with a good education and high grades in English, maths and science
Future Prospects :
On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to progress onto your level 3.
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