Skills
53 skills are associated with this occupation.
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Essential knowledge
10 skills
Essential skills / competences
16 skills
Optional knowledge
3 skills
Optional skills / competences
24 skills
Overview
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair vehicle electrical systems such as wiring, batteries, alternators, lighting, heating, radios and air conditioning controls.
In job descriptions, look for diagnostic equipment, fault tracing, wiring diagrams, vehicle electronics, test runs, specialised electrical tools, technical documentation and customer follow-up after repairs.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Automotive electricians work with vehicle wiring, batteries, alternators, lighting, controls and diagnostic equipment. The work moves between fault tracing, installation, repair, test runs and technical documentation.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes vehicle electrical systems, electronics, wiring diagrams, diagnostic tools, soldering, battery handling and careful use of specialised instruments during repairs.
Salary context
Pay expectations depend on vehicle types, diagnostic complexity, autonomy, customer contact, repair responsibility and whether the role covers advanced electronics or routine component replacement.
Career paths
Development can move from standard electrical repairs to diagnostic specialist, workshop lead, vehicle electronics installation, battery systems, service advising or training apprentices on safe procedures.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names passenger cars, commercial vehicles or other vehicles, and whether it expects diagnostics, installation, maintenance records, road testing or direct customer follow-up.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Electrical mechanics and fitters (7412)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6656337f-67eb-4f48-b1e4-ecccdfa44dd2 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7412.2 |
| ISCO group | 7412 |
| Concept type | Occupation |