- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
- Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding
Vehicle body repairer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.
Vehicle body repairers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Vehicle body repairer you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 30,136 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Vehicle body repairer
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30,136 GBP
Average salary for full-time Vehicle body repairer
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Salary over time for Vehicle body repairer
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25,232 GBP
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26,503 GBP
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26,761 GBP
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27,372 GBP
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27,457 GBP
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27,719 GBP
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30,136 GBP
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26,885 GBP
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29,443 GBP
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Future outlook for Vehicle body repairers
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23 000+ jobs available
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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57% chance of automation in the future Vehicle body repairer - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Vehicle body repairer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Vehicle body repairer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Vehicle body repairer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Achievement/Effort Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
