Fast fit technicians repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.
Average salary (a year)
£21000.0 to £30000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
42.0 to 44.0 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply for an Autocare Technician Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 3 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
You can apply for jobs as a fast fit technician if you've got qualifications and experience in motor mechanics.
You'll find vacancies in fast fit centres, garages and dealerships.
You could join the Institute of the Motor Industry for training and to make industry contacts.
Further information
You can find advice about careers in the motor industry from Autocity.
You'll need:
As a fast fit technician, you could:
You could work at a garage or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
With experience, you could become a fast fit workshop supervisor or service centre manager.
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