Automotive Body & Related Repairers
Code: 49-3021.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£54,890
Range: £36,910 - £87,940
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Auto Body Man
Auto Body Repair Technician (Auto Body Repair Tech)
Auto Body Repairman
Automotive Body Technician (Auto Body Tech)
Body Man
Body Technician (Body Tech)
Collision Repair Technician (Collision Repair Tech)
Collision Technician (Collision Tech)
Frame Man
Refinish Technician (Refinish Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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 equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Word processing software
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Word
Analytical or scientific software
Collision damage estimation software
Swan River Estimiser Pro
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Business
customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Automotive Body & Related Repairers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Automotive Body & Related Repairers is £54,890. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £36,910, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £87,940 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Automotive Body & Related Repairers typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Automotive Body & Related Repairers include: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Word, Collision damage estimation software, Swan River Estimiser Pro. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Automotive Body & Related Repairers
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£36,910
Median Annual (Average):
£54,890
90th Percentile (Senior):
£87,940
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