Tasks
- Positions, secures and repairs external fittings including windows, doors, door handles, catches and roof attachments.
- Installs and repairs interior fittings including seats, seatbelts and fascia in cars, sinks and special features in caravans and mobile shops.
- Hammers out dents in bodywork, fills in small depressions or corroded areas in solder, plastic or other filler compound and replaces body panels using hand and power tools.
- Repairs damage to chassis and engine mountings using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
- Selects, cuts, shapes and assembles materials to form parts of vehicle underframe, framework and body.
- Diagnoses job requirements or ascertains work specifications from drawings or instructions.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 20% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£31,210 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for vehicle body builder or repairer is £31,210
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648 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 648. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for vehicle body builder or repairer roles.
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How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £31,210 per year. That is about £2,601 per month or £16.01 per hour. New workers generally start on £19,210, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £46,672
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 648 people are employed in the region.