Car mechanic vacancies in Belgium
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As a car mechanic you repair and check passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The job is also known as auto mechanic, car technician or garage mechanic. You determine the right approach for each intervention, prepare the workstation and the vehicle and diagnose the breakdown. You carry out repairs and replacements, test and adjust the vehicle and prepare it for delivery to the customer. You follow the maintenance schedule, the safety rules and the regulations, keep your work records up to date and maintain your workstation. In Flanders car mechanics work in the vehicle installation and maintenance sector, from local garages to dealer workshops, a hands-on technical job where no two vehicles are the same.
Typical tasks
- Determine the right working method for each intervention
- Prepare the workstation and the vehicle
- Diagnose breakdowns
- Carry out repairs and replacements on vehicles
- Test and adjust the vehicle
- Prepare the vehicle for delivery
- Keep work records and maintain the workstation
Required skills
- Technical insight into engines, brakes and suspensions
- Skilled hands and a precise way of working
- Able to diagnose breakdowns methodically
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
- Team player in the workshop
- A driving licence B for test drives
What does a car mechanic earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Experience and extra specialisations push the wage higher. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
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What does a car mechanic do?
A car mechanic repairs and checks passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. You diagnose breakdowns, carry out repairs and replacements and test and adjust the vehicle afterwards. You follow the maintenance schedule, the safety rules and the regulations and prepare each vehicle neatly for delivery to the customer.
How much does a car mechanic earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €17–€23 gross per hour. Experience and extra specialisations push the wage higher. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
What career growth opportunities does a car mechanic have?
With experience you can grow into an all-round mechanic, workshop receptionist or team leader in the garage. Many mechanics also specialise, for example as a diesel mechanic or preparer of vehicles. And your technical hands transfer well to other manual trades, for example towards interior fitting, if you ever want a change of direction.
In which sectors and environments does a car mechanic work?
You work in the installation and maintenance of vehicles, for example in independent garages, dealer workshops and fast-service centres. Some mechanics work in roadside assistance or prepare vehicles for delivery. It is hands-on workshop work with tools, lifts and test equipment.
What is the difference between a car mechanic and an auto mechanic?
In practice they are two names for largely the same trade. Car mechanic, as used here, stresses the maintenance side: servicing, checking and repairing passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on a schedule. Auto mechanic is the everyday word people use for anyone repairing cars in a garage. The core work of diagnosing, repairing and testing is identical.
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