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Overview
Refurbishing technicians overhaul, repair and check vehicle components, often using technical drawings, measuring tools, metal work and careful documentation to return parts to working condition.
In job descriptions, look for engine components, diesel pumps, vehicle electrical systems, technical requirements, manufactured-part measurement, mechanical tools, replacement parts and customer handover.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
The work centers on vehicle components that need inspection, repair and reuse. A refurbishing technician may remove engine parts, check diesel pumps, measure worn parts, interpret technical requirements and record what was replaced or restored.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes engine components, vehicle electrical systems, mechanical tools, metal work, technical documentation, parts substitution and careful measurement before a component goes back into service.
Salary context
Salary context is tied to diagnostic responsibility, engine or diesel-pump complexity, workshop throughput, customer contact, parts purchasing responsibility and whether the role includes final inspection.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior vehicle refurbishment, diesel component repair, workshop quality control, parts coordination, service advising or supervision of a small repair team.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the vehicle types, component families, testing tools, repair documentation, parts sourcing, customer handover and responsibility for approving finished components.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include coachbuilder, vehicle restoration technician and vehicle technician.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
95.31Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles
Alternative labels
gas engine refurbishing technician
diesel engine refurbishing technician
car engine refurbishing technician
petrol engine technician
mechanical refurbishing inspector
hybrid engine technician
car body repair technician
automotive refurbishing inspector
motor vehicle body repairer
vehicle engine technician
diesel engine technician
engine refurbishing technician
car engine technician
car refurbishing technician
truck engine refurbishing technician
vehicle refurbishing inspector
general refurbishing inspector
truck refurbishing technician
LGV body repair technician
bus engine technician
bus and coach body repair technician
machine refurbishing inspector
truck body repairer
car body repairer
car refurbishing inspector
truck engine technician
petrol engine refurbishing technician
bus and coach refurbishing technician
motor vehicle refurbishing technician
coach engine refurbishing technician
hybrid engine refurbishing technician
heavy engine refurbishing inspector
electric engine refurbishing technician
powertrain refurbishing technician
automobile refurbishing inspector
powertrain technician
engine refurbishing inspector
bus engine refurbishing technician
motor refurbishing inspector
electric engine technician
lorry engine refurbishing technician
body repair technician
light engine refurbishing inspector
engine technician
van refurbishing technician
gas engine technician
Occupation group
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers (7231)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0ec62c2e-30c9-434e-bf36-5277a0840450 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7231.4 |
| ISCO group | 7231 |
| Concept type | Occupation |