Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers - from Ksh18,591 to Ksh93,352 per month - 2025.
- A Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers typically earns between Ksh18,591 and Ksh39,834 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh21,799 and Ksh50,521 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- Fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines
- Replacing engine components or complete engines
- Fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles
- Installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles
- Installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired