Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters
Wages
New workers start around £17,357. Normal pay is £27,144 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,351.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 12,882 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Replaces faulty parts of exhaust and refits exhaust or windscreen to vehicle.
Inflates tyre to correct pressure, refits wheel to axle and balances wheel using balancing machine.
Separates tyre from wheel and fits replacement tyre using automatic machine or by using a wheel stand and hand tools.
Removes wheel, exhaust or windscreen using semi-automatic machinery or hand and power tools.
Carries out inspection and assesses the nature and extent of repair necessary.
Hard Skills
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Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.