Fast fit technician
Fast fit technicians repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.
Also known as: Motor vehicle fitter
- Starter salary£21,000 a year
- Experienced£30,000 a year
- Typical hours42 to 44 a week
What you'll do
As a fast fit technician, you could:
- check batteries, lights, exhausts, tyres, brakes and suspension
- repair or replace faulty parts
- test hybrid and electric vehicle systems
- repair or replace windscreens and glazing
- advise customers on vehicle care
Working environment
You could work at a garage or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Skills and knowledge you'll need
You'll need:
- the ability to repair machines or systems
- the ability to work well with your hands
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
- the ability to work on your own
- customer service skills
- the ability to operate and control equipment
- to be flexible and open to change
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
How to become a fast fit technician
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could take a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job.
Courses include:
- vehicle fitting principles
- specialist tyre fitting competence
- vehicle technology
- vehicle maintenance
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
Apprenticeship
You could apply for an Autocare Technician Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 3 years to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
Direct application
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.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could become a fast fit workshop supervisor or service centre manager.
You could also work in:
- breakdown and recovery services
- vehicle parts sales
- general motor mechanics
- automotive training
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Institute of the Motor Industry for training and to make industry contacts.
Guides for this industry
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