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Electric Vehicle Technician

Inspecting, maintaining and repairing electric vehicles to ensure safety

How this role makes a difference

As we learn more about the impact of vehicle emissions on the environment, more people are choosing to buy electric cars. Businesses are also starting to make the transition, by making sure their fleets of vans are either hybrid or pure electric. In the UK, from 2030, no new petrol or diesel cars can be sold.

With many more electric vehicles coming onto the roads, electric vehicle technicians are in demand. They work on the inspection, maintenance and repair of electric vehicles to ensure they are safe to drive. You could be the technician who specialises in electric vehicles, helping more people to understand them and minimising the impact of vehicles on our environment.

The kind of work you’ll do

  • Carrying out vehicle checks
  • Replacing simple parts
  • Defining and repairing complex faults
  • Using diagnostic methods and equipment
  • Construction and operation of electrical, braking and suspension systems
  • Recording mileage and vehicle emissions
  • Producing reports and estimates for repairs
Useful skills
Problem solving
Skills & attributes
Useful skills
Attention to detail
Skills & attributes
Useful skills
Instructing others
Skills & attributes

What you can bring to the role

A passion for cars and understanding how they work.

An interest in electric vehicles and how they control emissions.

A willingness to contribute to problem solving discussions and consider all possible solutions.

The ability to work independently and focus on your work, with great attention to detail.

An enthusiasm for learning and putting forward your ideas.

Excellent communication skills and a knack for building positive connections with people.

The ability to explain technical problems to other people.

This role could also be right for you if you have any of the following interests:

- cars, trains or planes

- building, making and fixing things

- exploring problems and finding answers

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Future career opportunities

You could start your career in an independent garage or a manufacturer’s dealership, and as you develop your technical skills progress towards leading a team.

You might decide to set up your own garage or work for a manufacturer where you can get closer to where new electric vehicles are made.

How to get into this role

There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.

But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:  

Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.

A little more about the role

Exciting features...

The range of electric vehicles is expanding as new battery technology develops and automotive brands create new models of electric vans and cars. You could work at the forefront of these exciting developments, getting involved in the maintenance of vehicles in a garage or at a car dealership for a specific brand.

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