Bolton is uniquely placed for developing the skills needed to access careers in motor vehicles.

Having the UK's only National Centre for Motorsport Engineering in the University of Bolton Group, you can train in various fields, leading to opportunities ranging from garage floor attendants to technical development engineering.

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• Transferable skills
• Find a job
• Apprenticeship information
• Training information

Transferable skills

Industry knowledge

Working with motor vehicles can be a very specialised area of employment and a good knowledge and passion for the industry can be a big help. Identifying and understanding your own knowledge of the industry, can be a benefit to getting started with a career. For example, do you fix your own cars at home? Do you have a passion for classic motorcycles? Do you subscribe to any automotive magazines or blogs? 

IT

Many vehicles are becoming more reliant on computer technology and IT skills are essential for many jobs in the current climate andbecoming more so every year. You will be required to use a computer of some kind, and it some cases, required to work with data in spreadsheets, databases and bespoke systems.

Time management & organisation

As with many careers, time management and organisation skill are important, especially so in motor vehicle careers. Good organisation skills will empower your work to be more efficient, with less unnecessary downtime.

Attention to detail

Attention to detail in an automotive career is crucial. You will be able to notice errors faster, diagnose and evaluate mechanical faults and find areas for improvement and repair.

Find a job

Interested in a career working with motor vehicles?

Do you have a passion for cars? Are motorcycles your hobby? If you have an interest in working with motor vehicles and mechanics, the National Careers Service has all the information you need to begin or develop your journey in the motor vehicle industry.

National Careers Service - Motor Vehicles

Apprenticeship information

Gov.uk

The Gov.uk website has a collection of searchable apprenticeships across all sectors.

Gov.uk Search

*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.

Training information

University of Bolton

The University of Bolton is one of only a select number of educational venues in the country that offers dedicated courses for people wanting education in the automotive and motor sport sectors.

Motorsport and Automotive Engineering

Bolton College

Bolton College's new Motor Vehicle Employer Academy is supported by the RRG Group, one of the most successful car dealership groups in northern England.

You'll enjoy high-class training and inspirational teaching, training on the latest hybrid and electric vehicle technology. You'll also enjoy high-quality industry placements and learning from experts from the motor vehicle sector.

Motor Vehicles Employer Academy

*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.