Car Manufacturing Worker

Typical Salary

£11,500 To £22,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 a week

evenings / weekends on shifts

How To Become a Car Manufacturing Worker

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

You'll usually need:

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You could do a lean manufacturing operative intermediate apprenticeship

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Some car manufacturing companies take on trainees, so you can learn the skills you need on the job.

You could apply directly for a job as a car manufacturing worker. You may find it useful if you have experience in production manufacturing, tyre or exhaust fitting, or vehicle maintenance.

Employers may ask for 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. Many car makers offer in-house training.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to work well with your hands
the ability to analyse quality or performance
concentration skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your duties will depend on which part of the production line you work on. You could be:

taking delivery of parts from suppliers
operating presses that shape metal sheets and components
fixing the engine and frame to the vehicle chassis
assembling other parts using robotic welders and hand tools
controlling paint spraying machinery
fitting interiors, wiring, lights, dashboards and windscreens
moving finished vehicles to storage areas ready for shipping
carrying out quality checks at each stage of production, using digital readouts and manual inspections

Working Environment

You could work at a car manufacturing plant.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

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Restrictions & Requirements