Motor vehicle breakdown engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Motor vehicle breakdown engineers help people whose vehicles have broken down.

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  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.  
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.  
  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.  
  • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters
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Motor vehicle breakdown engineers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Motor vehicle breakdown engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    45,523 GBP *
    per year
    20,000 GBP
    40,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Motor vehicle breakdown engineer

    • 46,112 GBP
    • 40,667 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Motor vehicle breakdown engineer
    Average salary for full-time Motor vehicle breakdown engineer

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 24,842 GBP
    • 19,347 GBP
    • 45,523 GBP
    • 40,667 GBP
    • 46,112 GBP
    Salary over time for Motor vehicle breakdown engineer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 42,396 GBP
    • 42,382 GBP
    • 42,534 GBP
    • 43,712 GBP
    • 45,725 GBP
    • 44,407 GBP
    • 45,523 GBP
    • 44,522 GBP
    • 44,065 GBP
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    Future outlook for Motor vehicle breakdown engineers

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    Very good outlook
    168 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    29% chance of automation in the future

    Motor vehicle breakdown engineer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Motor vehicle breakdown engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 48% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 25% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 8% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could take a college course before applying for work as a trainee with a garage or breakdown company.

    Relevant courses include:

    • Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
    • Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Technology

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Motor vehicle breakdown engineer

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Motor vehicle breakdown engineer.
    Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Motor vehicle breakdown engineer. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software Data entry software
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    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Things to highlight for your Motor vehicle breakdown engineer interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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