Vehicle Maintenance Attendant Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Vehicle Maintenance Attendant Do?
Vehicle maintenance attendants execute basic tasks such as changing oil, changing filters, changing spark plugs at a vehicle maintenance station.
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Where Do I Start?
Car Controls
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Vehicle Maintenance Attendant
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCar Controls knowledge
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
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EssentialTypes Of Vehicles knowledge
Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialExecute Vehicle Maintenance skill
Execute vehicle maintenance based on supplier or manufacturer instructions. This might include cleaning vehicle engine, cleaning vehicle interior and exterior, maintaining mileage and fuel records, performing non-mechanical maintenance tasks. Service …
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EssentialFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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EssentialFollow Given Instructions skill
Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
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EssentialHandle Chemical Cleaning Agents skill
Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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EssentialPerform Manual Work Autonomously skill
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EssentialCarry Out Improvised Vehicle Repairs skill
Identify mechanical/technical car problems; perform improvised or intermediate repairs on vehicles; take into account individual customer requests.
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EssentialPerform Technical Tasks With Great Care skill
Avoiding possible risks and unwanted outcomes by watching carefully over all parts of a machine, device or vehicle and executing processes of production, maintenance or repair with great care.
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EssentialPosition Vehicles For Maintenance And Repair skill
Place vehicles in the right position (such as on top of a pneumatic lift) for repair and maintenance tasks. Follow safety procedures.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalMechanical Tools knowledge
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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OptionalMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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OptionalTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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OptionalDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalProcess Payments skill
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay …
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OptionalFix Minor Vehicle Scratches skill
Fix minor vehicle dents and scratches with touch-up paint.
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OptionalMaintain Inventory Of Vehicle Cleaning Supplies skill
Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and materials for vehicle cleaning purposes.
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OptionalMaintain Vehicle Records skill
Maintain vehicle records by accurately recording service operations and repairs.
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OptionalOrder Supplies For Vehicle Maintenance And Repair skill
Order supplies and tools for vehicle repair and maintenance.
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OptionalPerform Minor Vehicle Repairs skill
Repair/replace non-essential vehicle parts such as turn signals, lights, fluid hoses, etc.
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OptionalReport Accounts Of The Professional Activity skill
Recount events and facts which happened in professional contexts in a trustworthy manner.
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