Annual Salary
£15,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
4.1% fewer Vehicle body repairer jobs in 2027.
On a typical day you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a workshop or at a garage.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course that would give you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need. Courses include:
You can also take broader courses in vehicle maintenance and repair.
You'll usually need:
You can complete an intermediate and advanced apprenticeship in vehicle body and paint.
You can also do an accident and repair, vehicle damage panel technician or vehicle damage paint technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You can apply for jobs in body repair if you've got experience and a qualification in motor mechanics or vehicle paint spraying.
You can find more details about working in vehicle accident repair from Autocity.
With experience, you could become a lead fitter or technician, or move into supervisory and body-shop management positions in larger firms. You could also work as a vehicle damage assessor for a repair workshop or an insurance firm.
You could also set up your own business and move into mobile repair.
You can find more details about working in vehicle accident repair from Autocity.
You'll need: