Windscreen Fitter

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £24,000

Typical Hours

45 to 47 a week

on call as customers demand

How To Become a Windscreen Fitter

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair.

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You can get into this job through an automotive glazing technician advanced apprenticeship.

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

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

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.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

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

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

assessing damage to glass
advising customers about repair options
repairing small chips in glass with resin
disconnecting electrical parts like window controls on larger jobs
removing trims from around windows
removing and replacing damaged glass
recording work details for each job

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 & Progression

With more training you could become a vehicle mechanic, breakdown engineer or workshop supervisor.

You could also start your own windscreen repair company.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

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

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll usually need a driving licence.

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