- 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
Motor vehicle breakdown engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Motor vehicle breakdown engineers help people whose vehicles have broken down.
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:
| Average salary |
| 45,523 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Motor vehicle breakdown engineer
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46,112 GBP
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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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24,842 GBP
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19,347 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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40,667 GBP
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46,112 GBP
Salary over time for Motor vehicle breakdown engineer
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42,396 GBP
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42,382 GBP
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42,534 GBP
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43,712 GBP
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45,725 GBP
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44,407 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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44,522 GBP
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44,065 GBP
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Future outlook for Motor vehicle breakdown engineers
Very good outlook
168 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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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.
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:
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.
