Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers

Code: 49-3022.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£47,630
Range: £35,390 - £70,650
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Role Overview & What They Do

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Auto Glass Installer (Automotive Glass Installer) Auto Glass Tech (Automotive Glass Technician) Auto Glazier (Automotive Glazier) Flat Glass Installer Glass Installer Glass Installer Technician (Glass Installer Tech) Installer Window Film Installer Windshield Installer Windshield Repair Technician (Windshield Repair Tech)

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
  • Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
  • Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Workday software
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Data base user interface and query software
Recordkeeping software

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Business
customer service management
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
communicate by speaking listen and understand what people say

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 Glass Installers & Repairers

In the UK, the median annual salary for a Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers is £47,630. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £35,390, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £70,650 depending on location and experience.

Entry as a Automotive Glass Installers & 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 Glass Installers & Repairers include: Workday software, Microsoft Windows, Recordkeeping software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).

Live UK Vacancies for Automotive Glass Installers & Repairers

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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry): £35,390
Median Annual (Average): £47,630
90th Percentile (Senior): £70,650
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Occupational Terms
#realistic interests #repair #glass #vehicle #clean area #primer #help customers #safety equipment #pinchwelds