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Roadside assistance technicians help people whose vehicles have broken down.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
2.3% fewer Roadside assistance technician jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a roadside assistance technician, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a garage, from a vehicle or on call-out to wherever the car owner is.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course before applying for work as a trainee with a garage or breakdown company.
Relevant courses include:
You could specialise in hybrid and electrical vehicles by doing a course like:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can apply to do a Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
This can take 2 to 3 years. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly to become a roadside assistance technician. You'll need experience and qualifications in motor vehicle maintenance and repair to do this.
You'll need to:
You'll usually be supplied with a company vehicle to use for work, though you may need some of your own repair tools.
You'll find more advice about how to become a roadside assistance technician from Autocity.
With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager, or move into training.