Automotive Design and Vehicle Engineering Technologies
Apply automotive design principles and engineering technologies to develop innovative vehicle systems.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is automotive, transportation and industrial technologies?
This requirement appears in 4.2% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.8 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts4.2%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.8 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Braking and Monitoring Systems
Install and maintain braking systems and tachographs for vehicle safety.
Automotive Sales and Fleet Operation Skills
Skill in managing automotive sales processes and fleet operations.
Vehicle Cleaning Skills
Ability to clean vehicles thoroughly for maintenance or presentation purposes.
Transmission Systems
Operate and maintain vehicle transmission systems for optimal performance.
Engine Design and Combustion
Design and maintain internal combustion engines and related technologies for automotive applications.
Vehicle Recovery Skills
Ability to perform vehicle recovery operations safely and efficiently.
Chassis Technology
Understanding design and maintenance of vehicle chassis systems.
Vehicle Delivery and Purchase Management Skills
Skill in managing vehicle delivery and purchase processes.
Automotive Wheel and Tire Services
Perform wheel and tire installation, maintenance, and repair to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
Automotive Diagnostics and Control Module Services
Perform automotive diagnostics and manage control module services to maintain vehicle performance.
Motorcycle Operation Skills
Ability to operate motorcycles safely and efficiently.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO31.01. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where automotive, transportation and industrial technologies appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Example titles: Vehicle mechanic · Car fitter · Car tester · HGV fitter | 59.4% | |
| 2 | Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers Example titles: Parts adviser · Car seller · Car salesman · Sales adviser | 55.3% | |
| 3 | Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters Example titles: Tyre and exhaust fitter · Garage hand · Tyre fitter · Tyre worker | 53.1% | |
| 4 | Vehicle body builders and repairers Example titles: Vehicle body repairer · Body maker · Timber man · Body fitter | 51.2% | |
| 5 | Vehicle paint technicians Example titles: Paint technician · Car painter · Car sprayer · Body sprayer | 46.4% | |
| 6 | Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers Example titles: Large goods vehicle driver · Coal man · Hgv driver · Coal carter | 36.7% | |
| 7 | Metal making and treating process operatives Example titles: Metal mixer · Fan man · Pit man · Pit hand | 30.4% | |
| 8 | Garage managers and proprietors Example titles: Garage manager · Garage owner · Branch manager · Garage director | 27.2% | |
| 9 | Hire services managers and proprietors Example titles: Hire manager · Shop manager · Plant hire owner · Video shop owner | 26.5% | |
| 10 | Train and tram drivers Example titles: Tram driver · Loco driver · Train operator · Engineman | 26.5% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Transportation and Automotive Technologies
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation and Logistics Truck Driving and Haulage Operations · Transportation Operations and Passenger Services · Traffic Management and Transportation Systems | 7.9% | +0.1 pp | |
| 2 | Automotive, Transportation and Industrial Technologies Selected skill · Automotive Design and Vehicle Engineering Technologies · Braking and Monitoring Systems · Automotive Sales and Fleet Operation Skills | 4.2% | +0.8 pp | |
| 3 | Maritime and Shipping Naval Architecture and Shipyard Engineering Skills · Intermodal Containerization Skills · Marine Engineering and Vessel Design | 0.5% | +0.1 pp | |
| 4 | Rail and Transit Systems Railway Operations and Engineering · Train Control and Dispatch | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 5 | Maritime and Offshore Engineering Geotechnical Engineering · Floating Production Storage and Offloading Systems | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 6 | Electronics and Automotive Systems Electronic Control Systems · Hands-Free Communication Technology | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 7 | Marine Engineering Marine Exploration Technology Application · Vessel Docking Operations | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.