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Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

SOC 2020: 5231 ISCO-08: 7231

Description & Synonyms

This occupation classification covers professional activities related to vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians. Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians professionals play a critical role in the UK economy, specifically within the industries listed below.

Alternative job titles:

MechanicCar repair
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Common Questions for Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

Which SIC code should a vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians use?

The correct SIC code depends on the primary business activity. If you are self-employed, choose the code that best describes your main source of income from the list below.

Is Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians regulated in the UK?

Regulation varies by specific role. You should check with professional bodies or the HSE for specific compliance requirements related to this SOC code.

Industries where this occupation is found

Based on official UK SIC 2026 mapping and NOMIS/Census data, this profession is primarily active in the following sectors:

94.11
Activities of business and employers membership organisations
class
94.12
Activities of professional membership organisations
class
94.20
Activities of trade unions
class
94.91
Activities of religious organisations
class
94.92
Activities of political organisations
class
94.99
Activities of other membership organisations n.e.c.
class
95.10
Repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment
class
95.21
Repair and maintenance of consumer electronics
class
95.22
Repair and maintenance of household appliances and home and garden equipment
class
95.23
Repair and maintenance of footwear and leather goods
class
95.24
Repair and maintenance of furniture and home furnishings
class
95.25
Repair and maintenance of watches, clocks and jewellery
class
95.29
Repair and maintenance of personal and household goods n.e.c.
class
95.31
Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles
class
95.311
Repair and maintenance of cars
subclass
95.312
Repair and maintenance of other light motor vehicles
subclass
95.313
Repair and maintenance of HGV’s
subclass
95.314
Repair and maintenance of buses and coaches
subclass
95.319
Other repair and maintenance of motor vehicles n.e.c.
subclass
95.32
Repair and maintenance of motorcycles
class
95.40
Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles
class
96.10
Washing and cleaning of textile and fur products
class
96.21
Hairdressing and barber activities
class
96.22
Beauty care and other beauty treatment activities
class
96.23
Day spa, sauna and steam bath activities
class
96.30
Funeral and related activities
class
96.40
Intermediation service activities for personal services
class
96.91
Provision of domestic personal service activities
class
96.99
Other personal service activities n.e.c.
class