Car Mechanic job description

About the job

We are looking for a car mechanic to diagnose and repair engine and mechanical faults and carry out routine servicing so every vehicle goes back to its owner safe and running well.

Duties and responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults using diagnostic scanners and road tests
• Repair engines, gearboxes and mechanical systems or replace their parts
• Carry out routine servicing such as oil, filter, belt and spark plug changes
• Inspect and repair brakes, suspension and steering
• Estimate repair and parts costs and explain them to the owner before starting
• Test the vehicle after repair and make sure the fault is gone
• Record the work done and parts used on the job card
• Keep the workshop tidy and tools in order and dispose of used oil safely

Working conditions

• Workshop work with standing, bending and lifting heavy parts
• Heat in the workshop in the summer months

Requirements

• A vocational training certificate or an intermediate diploma in motor mechanics, or proven hands-on experience
• 3 to 6 years of experience in car mechanics

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Car mechanics
• Diagnostic tools
• Engines
• Brakes and suspension
• Servicing
• Automatic and manual gearboxes
• Reading service manuals

Preferred

• Experience in authorized dealer workshops
• Experience with hybrid vehicles or modern electronic fuel injection
• A valid driving licence for road tests