Vehicle Dismantler

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Vehicle dismantlers recover parts from vehicles for resale to customers.

Vehicle dismantlers may perform the following tasks:

  • remove panels, bumper bars, steering wheels, seats and other reusable body parts, using hand and power tools
  • take apart engines, transmission systems, electrical components, wheels, brakes and other parts which can then be placed into stock or sold
  • clean parts so that they are ready for resale
  • tag and store parts
  • move body parts using a forklift or crane
  • handle questions or sales by telephone or in person
  • carry out minor paperwork.

Vehicle dismantlers may work indoors (storage and administration) or outdoors (disassembling vehicle parts). They must have a good knowledge of products and prices.

Personal Requirements:

  • enjoy practical and manual activities
  • good hand-eye coordination
  • good communication skills
  • interested in motor vehicles
  • reasonably fit
  • able to work unsupervised.

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