Is being a maintenance helper a good fit for you?
Helps repairers with simpler tasks on vehicles, machinery and electrical equipment. Supplies tools and parts, and cleans work areas.
What the work involves
- Installs or replaces machinery, equipment, parts and instruments using hand or power tools.
- Examines and tests machinery and parts for defects to make sure they work properly.
- Watches over equipment to check it runs efficiently and safely.
- Adjusts, connects or disconnects wiring, piping, tubing and other parts using hand or power tools.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a maintenance helper is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.