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Working Abroad Job Vacancies Job Hunting Guide Voluntary Work Working Part-time and Temping Useful Job Hunting Resources Working in Somerset Wages and Employment Rights Tyre and exhaust fitters in Somerset CLCI: RAE CRCI: GJ Tyre and exhaust fitters often work in places where it is important to keep the customer happy by doing jobs quickly. This means you speedily remove worn tyres or exhausts, fit new ones, mend punctures, check air pressure, change oil and fit brake pads. Remember it’s important to do the job well because other people’s safety may depend on your efforts. You’ll be using tools, jacks and machines as well as dealing with customers. To find out more look under the above CLCI/CRCI headings in your careers or Connexions library THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TYRE AND EXHAUST FITTERS IN SOMERSET In Somerset you could work for a small local business or a big concern with hundreds of branches throughout the country. Whatever the size of the business it’s likely you’ll be part of a small team of between 4 and 10 people. This might be made up of a manager, assistant manager, head fitter and several other fitters. Some Somerset fitting businesses take on people straight from school; others prefer people over 18. This means you sometimes need other motor industry experience - or qualifications - before doing this type of work HOW DO I GET STARTED?   Get work experience when at school to see if it’s the career for you   Start as a trainee – or apprentice – in a tyre and exhaust business and get qualifications as part of your job   Go to college/sixth form for some extra qualifications before starting work USEFUL QUALIFICATIONS   Good GCSEs in subjects like maths and English are a good start   Vocational A-Level, BTEC and GNVQ qualifications can be good for jobs in tourism (but not necessarily travel agency work)   NVQs in travel services (either at college or through an apprenticeship)   Ongoing training as part of your job (learning about booking systems, customer care and new products) More about qualifications, courses and training can be found in Moving On (published by Connexions Somerset) DO YOU KNOW? Some tyre and exhaust businesses operate in Britain and throughout the world. This means you can take your skills and experience to other places. WHAT IS THE PAY LIKE? Around £80 per week (maybe more) if starting as a new employed trainee or apprentice. Qualified fitters earn around £12-13,000 (plus overtime) or around £6-7 per hour. FINDING A JOB   Connexions centres   Job centres   Through applying for work apprenticeships   School and college careers notice boards   Speculative letters/visits/emails   Newspaper and industry publications adverts   Adverts displayed at premises and on industry/company websites   Job offer after work experience   Word of mouth   A Guide to Job Hunting gives tips on CVs, interviews and job letters. To view click here OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT THIS WORK   You could work mainly with cars or larger vehicles such as vans, buses or trucks   Often you’ll be working at the same place all the time (but some jobs include road side replacement work)   You need to be good with customers, have good practical skills and be physically fit   There is some paperwork because you have to keep records.   Hours can be longer with some employers than others (maybe 44 hours per week; 6 days a week)   Some businesses take on apprentices; others prefer to take on slightly older people   Keeping up-to-date with new parts, products and services is part of the job   Promotion prospects, in bigger organisations, include supervisor, area manager and regional manager WHO DOES THE WORK? Hemlata (18), from Bridgwater, has just started company training after doing a motor vehicle course at college. She is working for a small business and is being trained to do all sorts of fitting jobs. James (24), originally from Frome, works for a national chain of fitters. He joined the company after GCSEs to do an apprenticeship. After working as an exhaust specialist he has just been promoted to assistant manager. More info: A-Z Careers Careers information dates rapidly. Every effort has been made to ensure information is accurate but please check details before making firm decisions. Connexions Somerset April 2006. Make text larger Make text smaller Text Only Display Privacy Policy/Terms of Use