So you want to be a motor vehicle manufacturing worker?

As a young driver, car insurance is going to be one of your most expensive outgoings, along with rent (or the mortgage if you're a homeowner) and utility bills - not to mention food, petrol and the cost of the odd pint at weekends.

It all adds up, and pretty soon the money you make baby-sitting or doing that paper round just won't stretch to cover your mushrooming expenditure.

Sure, you can shop less, cut back on the partying and switch to cheaper car insurance, but sooner or later you'll realise that a new job is about the only solution to your money problems.

Luckily for you, the young driver car insurance experts at Hoot have put together a number of careers guides that'll give you essential pointers on finding more rewarding (and car-related) work. We've covered every profession from car mechanic to chauffeur, with jobs to suit practically any skill-set or ambition.

This particular guide tells you everything you need to know about becoming a motor vehicle manufacturing worker.

What does a motor vehicle manufacturing worker do?
This is a rather unwieldy title for someone who builds cars or car parts in a factory.

Usually working on a production line, motor vehicle manufacturing workers are responsible for fabricating or assembling certain systems - such as door panels, suspension sets or exhausts - and fitting them to the cars. This can require the use of certain specialist machinery, like robotic arms and conveyors.

Workers generally carry out the same task or sequence of tasks on each car that passes, but with training and experience they can work at a variety of different stations within the plant.

Car factories offer full- and part-time work, including night shifts and weekends. Expect to spend a lot of time on your feet, and to be wearing bulky protective clothing in most cases.

Am I the ideal candidate?
The first thing employers look for is your level of skill when it comes practical tasks. All the stations in a car plant are necessarily hands-on, and you'll have to demonstrate an ability to work quickly, methodically and to a high standard at this type of work.

Besides that, motor vehicle manufacturing workers have to be able to concentrate for long periods of time on a series of repetitive tasks. Resisting the temptation to 'switch-off' when doing this kind of work is all but impossible for some people, but it's also highly dangerous where heavy machinery is concerned.

Teamworking skills are important, as you'll often have to collaborate with other plant workers on the job. Very often, safe working practices require that workers back each other up in case of a fault or accident.

What qualifications do I need?
Few factories require formal qualifications from applicants, but GCSE grades in relevant subjects (English and Maths in particular) would be an advantage.

You'll need to be physically fit and able enough to lift and carry various car parts and dexterous enough to operate heavy machinery. Some plants will insist on a practical entry exam to check you're up to the task.

Modern apprenticeships in the UK offer an alternative route into motor vehicle manufacturing for school leavers.

Will it make me a millionaire?
Salaries for motor vehicle manufacturing workers range from around £6,000 (while training) to a healthy £21,000 a year.

An added benefit of shift work like this, particularly on nights or weekends, is that you can potentially make a good deal of extra cash by working overtime.

Further info
Try SEMTA (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance) at their website, http://www.semta.org.uk, for more information on finding and applying for jobs in this sector.

To find out more about the apprenticeships on offer, visit the Learning and Skills Council's site at http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk.

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