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Mechanic (motor vehicle) jobs in Europe

Motor-vehicle and machinery mechanics see steady European demand, with EV and heavy-vehicle specialisms growing fastest. The typical legal route is an employer-sponsored skilled-worker permit with qualification recognition.

Occupation
Mechanic (motor vehicle) · ISCO-08 723 — Machinery mechanics & repairers
Regulated?
No — no licence required to practise
Qualification
Vocational qualification in vehicle/machinery maintenance; EV/hybrid certification is a plus.
Recognition
Not usually licensed, but formal recognition of your diploma supports skilled-worker sponsorship.
Language
Working German or Spanish; diagnostics and customer roles need more.
Experience
1–5 years; brand or EV specialisation strengthens the profile.
Typical salary
Indicative only: varies widely by country and specialism. Verify per offer.

By country

Germany

Moderate demand

Steady demand; EV and commercial-vehicle skills are the growth edge.

Typical work-permit route
Employer-sponsored Skilled Worker visa / Opportunity Card
Official shortage status
Not catalogue-listed for most provinces — Classification varies by specialism and region; verify current status.
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Spain

Moderate demand

Automotive clusters (e.g. around Valencia, Zaragoza) sustain demand; via the general regime.

Typical work-permit route
Employer-sponsored authorisation (general regime)
Official shortage status
Not catalogue-listed for most provinces — Not generally catalogue-listed; verify province and occupation code.
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This is general information to help you get your bearings, not legal advice. Immigration rules, salary thresholds and shortage lists change often and every case is different, so for accurate details built around your situation, talk to a Visagrad specialist.

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