A Day in the Life
You perform scheduled maintenance and general repairs on passenger vehicles — oil changes, brake services, tyre work, suspension, and minor engine repairs — as part of a dealership or workshop service team.
- Carry out scheduled A/B/C service maintenance (oil, filters, fluids, belts)
- Perform brake pad and disc replacement and brake fluid bleeding
- Rotate and balance tyres; check tyre wear patterns
- Inspect suspension components and replace worn bushings, shock absorbers
- Perform wheel alignment checks and adjustments
- Replace spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters per service schedule
- Check and top up all vehicle fluids (coolant, power steering, brake, washer)
- Complete job cards accurately and report additional findings to service advisor
Work Environment
INDOORTeam: SMALLUNIFORMRemote: NONE
Automotive workshop with individual vehicle bays, lifts, and a service reception area. Sri Lankan vehicle service workshops range from single-bay independent operators to large multi-bay authorised dealership service centres. Entry-level technicians typically work across general maintenance tasks before specialising.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
Scheduled vehicle maintenance proceduresBrake system service and repairSuspension and steering component replacementTyre fitting, rotation, and wheel balancingFluid systems maintenance (oil, coolant, brake, steering)
Soft Skills
Attention to job card details and completion accuracyTime management to meet service slot targetsTeamwork in a busy workshop environmentCustomer vehicle care and cleanliness disciplineWillingness to continue learning and upskilling
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