Tire Changers / Technicians
A Tire Changer or Technician replaces and repairs tires for cars, trucks, or equipment such as tractors and construction vehicles.
About this Career
Average Salary
£37,303New workers start at around £25,465. Normal pay is £37,303 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,749
Annual Openings
11Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Replaces faulty parts of exhaust and refits exhaust or windscreen to vehicle.
- Inflates tyre to correct pressure, refits wheel to axle and balances wheel using balancing machine.
- Separates tyre from wheel and fits replacement tyre using automatic machine or by using a wheel stand and hand tools.
- Removes wheel, exhaust or windscreen using semi-automatic machinery or hand and power tools.
- Carries out inspection and assesses the nature and extent of repair necessary.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 56% |
| Learning Strategies | 54% |
| Active Learning | 52% |
| Monitoring | 49% |
| Active Listening | 48% |
| Reading Comprehension | 48% |
| Speaking | 47% |
| Writing | 46% |
| Mathematics | 44% |
| Science | 27% |