How much do mechanics get paid???

[ItsTony]

Can anybody advise on the standard starting wage for a mechanic at an independent garage. Not a manager with lots of experience but more a lower level mechanic who does the smaller jobs in the garage such as servicing the cars and fitting brake pads and discs, changing brake fluid, etc.

I have a friend whose company have quite a few company fleet cars so instead of paying an independent garage, they were considering hiring a fulltime member of staff to do all the little jobs alongside company work.

[drakart]

Seems like a strange idea - an employee fixing the cars and doing a normal job? Just above minimum wage for a mechanic without much experience.

[EDLT]

£14-15k for someone in a fast fit place, maybe a little more with experience. Independents are all over the place, and dealer mechanics usually get around £18k + bonus. Although I'm not sure on the last one, as I've never worked in a dealership.

[STW2010]

If this is going to be a mobile mechanic working out of a van full of tools then I can't see it as being a worthwhile exercise. If it's going to include setting up a suitable workshop complete with ramp, tyre changing facilities etc then I can't see it being financially worthwhile.

[chard]

STW2010 said:

If this is going to be a mobile mechanic working out of a van full of tools then I can't see it as being a worthwhile exercise. If it's going to include setting up a suitable workshop complete with ramp, tyre changing facilities etc then I can't see it being financially worthwhile.

Depends on the size of fleet and how busy you can keep the Guy. A good idea if the Maths work. If he's quiet in the workshop he can always valet the fleet & do odd jobs around the premises that often get ignored.

A pal of mine with a small company, pays a mobile valeter by the hour on a Friday AM to clean all the staff cars on-site. Doesn't cost much and everyone gets a nice shiney car for the weekend. (good for motivation and friday attendance)