Car mechanic
A car mechanic services and repairs passenger vehicles. You combine hands-on mechanical work with inspections and investigating complaints about how a vehicle operates.
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Automotive occupations and work in the Netherlands
Automotive work involves passenger cars, commercial vehicles, bodywork or mobile machinery. Roles range from servicing and tyre fitting to diagnostics, accident repair and painting. Your specialism and the types of vehicle you know help identify a suitable direction.
Tasks and working environment
Workshop routines include job orders, checks and careful handovers. A service requires different tasks from repairing body panels or preparing a paint finish. With commercial vehicles and mobile machinery, size, component access and how the vehicle is used can also shape the work. The individual guides explain the tasks and working environments for each occupation.
What experience do you bring?
Name the makes or vehicle types you have worked with and describe your part in repairs. Explain whether you use diagnostic equipment, replace mechanical components, repair bodywork or prepare and finish painted surfaces. Mention relevant training and driving licences. Whether road testing or independent fault diagnosis is part of the job is discussed for the specific role.
Occupations in this sector
Heavy equipment mechanic
A mobile equipment mechanic services and repairs machines used outdoors or on industrial sites. These can include agricultural machines, excavators, access platforms and materials-handling equipment.
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Truck mechanic
A truck mechanic maintains and repairs lorries, vans or other commercial vehicles. You help keep vehicles reliable for transport and day-to-day business.
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Tyre fitter
A tyre fitter replaces and checks tyres and wheels. You help vehicles return to use with the correct tyres and carefully fitted wheels.
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Vehicle body builder
A vehicle body builder makes and installs bodies and equipment for commercial vehicles. You work on load spaces, structures and components that suit the vehicle's purpose.
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Vehicle panel beater
A vehicle body repairer restores or replaces damaged body panels. You work on shape, alignment and a sound base for the vehicle's next finishing stage.
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Vehicle spray painter
A vehicle spray painter restores or renews automotive paintwork. You focus on preparation, colour and an even finish that suits the rest of the vehicle.
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