Fast-Fit Centre

Tyre technicians replace tyres when they are worn, damaged or faulty. Tyre replacement work involves:

• Removing the wheel/s from the vehicle and releasing the air from the tyre/s
• Removing the tyre from the wheel using specialist equipment
• Fitting a new tyre and inflating it, ensuring it reaches the correct pressure for the vehicle
• Replacing the wheel if necessary
• Making detailed checks for nails and cracks especially on larger, heavier vehicles
• Advising customers of legal requirements to replace tyres, and assessing the vehicles’ needs
• Recording the work carried out

Tyre technicians will use a range of power tools to aid them in their roles and may find themselves working on a variety of vehicles from cars, vans and motorcycles to heavy vehicles such as lorries or buses.

As a tyre technician you will need to demonstrate:

• Good communication skills
• The ability to use specialist equipment
• The ability to work alone, except on heavier vehicles where team working will be required
• Good practical and manual skills
• Good levels of physical fitness
• The ability to explain technical issues in a simple way to customers

You will need a good working knowledge of tyre fitting to enable you to carry out your work There are no set academic qualifications to enter this profession though a genuine interest in motor vehicles is desirable.

Qualifications

IMI Awards

• Level 2 Diploma in Specialist Tyre Fitting Competence (VCQ)

Automotive Technician Accreditation (An accreditation not a qualification)

• ATA Fast Fit Technician

Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.

You will normally work approximately 40 hours a week, which may include some late evening and weekend work. You will be out on the road travelling from one customer to the next. You can expect to be hands-on and this is a physical job using specialist equipment to aid the process.

Salary:

• You can expect to earn as a trainee between £5,500-£9,000
• Once qualified you may earn between £11,500-£14,500
• Experienced tyre fitters may earn around £20,000, including overtime

There may be opportunities for overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.

There are qualifications available in vehicle tyre fitting such as N/SVQs and VRQs; to find out what qualifications are available please see the Qualifications section.

Apprenticeships

Vehicle Fitting.  As an apprentice you will choose to specialize in one of two areas: fast-fit, which involves identifying, removing and replacing faulty components like tyres, batteries and brakes; or specialist tyre fitting, which deals with removing and replacing tyres on anything from cars to tractors.

To look at current Apprenticeship Vacancies please click HERE.

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