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roadside vehicle technician

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roadside vehicle technician

Description

Code

7231.6

Description

Roadside vehicle technicians perform onsite repairs, tests and maintenance to roadside vehicles. They locate and travel to customers' vehicles to provide services such as tyre replacements and engine repairs.

Alternative Labels

automotive recovery technician

bus and coach roadside technician

bus roadside technician

car recovery technician

coach roadside technician

heavy vehicle roadside technician

LGV roadside technician

light vehicle roadside technician

mobile auto mechanic

mobile vehicle mechanic

PCV roadside technician

roadside vehicle technician

truck recovery technician

van recovery technician

vehicle recovery technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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