Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.
£15,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can do a Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Body and Paint Operations. You can also take a broader course 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.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a workshop.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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.
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