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Fast fit technician

Alternative titles for this job include Motor vehicle fitter

Fast fit technicians repair and replace worn or damaged tyres, exhausts, batteries and parts.

Average salary (a year)

£21,000 Starter

to

£30,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

42 to 44 a week

You could work

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

Explore the different ways to get into this role.

How to become

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.

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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

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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.

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Professional and industry bodies

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.

Find out what skills you’ll use in this role.

What it takes

Skills and knowledge

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

Discover the day to day tasks you’ll do in this role.

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

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.

Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities.

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

Find apprenticeships, courses and jobs available near you.

Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: CHESHUNT, WALTHAM CROSS

Apprentice Autocare Technician

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: BRISTOL
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Courses In England

Vehicle Fitting - Level 2

  • Provider: TELFORD COLLEGE
  • Start date: 04 September 2025
  • Location: Telford
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