Temporary Mechanics and Testers Reap the Benefits
Vehicles on the road today are changing. From electric cars to the introduction of complex technology, the automotive landscape over the next decade is set to change dramatically. As a result, the employment of vehicle technicians and MOT testers is set to evolve. While many will still be within permanent employment, the number of vehicle technicians taking a freelance route is set to increase, as many skilled technicians seek opportunities to work across a broader range of vehicles ñ with a greater work life balance to boot. But, what are the benefits of becoming freelance rather than employed status?
Job flexibility...
Autotech Recruit have a growing network of temporary technicians, many of whom are seeking placements which suit their specific lifestyle. Some have retired but still want to keep their hand in and work a couple of days a week. We have those who want to work full time, but still be able to take days off when they please for family events. We also have mature university students who, while taking their career in a completely different direction, still need to work for several months of the year. There is such a high demand for vehicle technicians today, our pool of contractors DUH UDUHO\ RIIHUHG WHPSRUDU\ UROHV WKDW GRQ∑W VXLW WKHLU FULWHULD
Higher pay...
There is greater potential to earn more as a temporary worker. While provision is needed for personal pensions, taxes, etc., there are many payment services available today to support the freelance population and offer the necessary guidance to make this a simple process. In DGGLWLRQ D IUHHODQFHU∑V WD[ VWDWXV ZLOO HQDEOH WKHP WR WDNH home more net pay than an employee and temporary technicians can expect to make around £10k more than the DYHUDJH SHUPDQHQW YHKLFOH WHFKQLFLDQ∑V VDODU\
Training...
Training, or lack of, is one of the main reasons why a vehicle technician will leave a permanent position, and this is often cited above pay. Ongoing training within this sector is essential due to the rapid progression of technology, and the majority of temporary contractors find being in control of their own skills development liberating. They choose which skills to develop and what training courses to embark upon.
Broader technical range...
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