Because the industry is so varied and diverse, there is a vast array of career opportunities in the Motor Industry Depending on your experiences, there is an opportunity to work in a dynamic growing sector and in an environment that both challenges and rewards.
Click here to explore the different types of careers in the Motor Industry.
The main occupation categories in this sector are:
| Sales Manager | Service Manager |
| Parts Manager | Vehicle Sales Executive |
| Finance & Insurance Specialist | Fast- Fit Specialist |
| Service Advisor | Parts Sales Rep |
| Receptionist / Telephonist | Accounts Assistant |
| Valetor | Vehicle Recovery Operator |
| Forecourt Manager | General Operative |
| Vehicle Body Repairer - Spray Painter/Panelist | Financial Controller |
| Marketing | Public Relations |
| Service Sales Assistant | Vehicle Tester |
The type of contract offered would depend on the role and what is offered by the employer, however most positions within the Industry are full time.
Job vacancies in the Motor Industry are advertised in a number of ways:
These jobs are regularly updated with new positions. We would advise anyone looking for a job in the Motor Industry to regulary check these websites.
Member companies also advertise locally in newspapers and their own websites.
With many different job types available within the Motor Industry earnings may vary for each role. The average starting rate for a qualified mechanic is approx. €30,500. An apprentice mechanics will get a percentage of the qualified rate depending on their first to 4th year.
| 4th year apprentice 90.00% |
| 3rd year apprentice 75.00% |
| 2nd year apprentice 50.00% |
| 1st year apprentice 33.30% |
Other salary levels are negotiated on individual basis by each employee.
