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Windscreen fitter

Alternative titles for this job include Vehicle glazing technician, windscreen repairer

Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on cars, vans, buses and lorries.

Average salary (a year)

£24,000 Starter

to

£34,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

40 to 45 a week

You could work

on call as customers demand

How to become

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How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly

College

You could do a college course in a subject like vehicle accident repair, which may help when looking for work.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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Apprenticeship

You could apply to do an Automotive Glazing Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

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Direct Application

There are no set entry requirements when applying directly for vacancies, but experience in the motor trade as a mechanic or body repairer would be helpful.

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Career tips

You may be given a company car or van if you're employed directly by a windscreen repair firm. You'll need your own vehicle if you work for yourself.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in the motor industry from Autocity.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • the ability to organise your time and workload
  • customer service skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to work well with others
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

  • have a full driving licence

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a windscreen fitter, you could:

  • drive to meet the customer or welcome them to the workshop
  • assess the damage to glass and advise the customer on repair options
  • repair small chips in glass with resin
  • disconnect electrical wiring, like window controls
  • remove trims from around windows
  • remove and replace damaged glass, and reconnect electrics
  • record work details for each job
  • process payments

Working environment

You could work in a fast-fit centre, at a car dealership, at a client's business, at a client's home or on call-out to wherever the car owner is.

Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and involve using chemicals.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

With more training you could become a:

  • vehicle mechanic
  • breakdown engineer
  • workshop supervisor

You could also start your own windscreen repair company.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Automotive Glazing Apprentice - Norfolk

  • Wage: £13,741 a year Annually
  • Location: St Hilary Trade Park, Hardwick Road, KING'S LYNN NORFOLK

Automotive Glazing Apprentice - Romford

  • Wage: £13,741 a year Annually
  • Location: Ashton Road, Romford
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Courses In England

Light Vehicle Maintenance

  • Provider: HULL COLLEGE
  • Start date: 08 September 2025
  • Location: Hull

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance Level 3

  • Provider: HUGH BAIRD COLLEGE
  • Start date: 01 September 2025
  • Location: Liverpool
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