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Vehicle body repairers mend damaged vehicle parts and bodywork using metalworking and finishing techniques.
You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts
There will be
2.3% fewer Vehicle body repairer jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a vehicle body repairer, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a workshop or at a garage.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course that would give you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need.
Courses include:
You can also take broader courses in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, such as:
You'll usually need:
You can apply for jobs in body repair if you've got experience and a qualification in motor mechanics or vehicle paint spraying.
You could join the Institute of the Motor Industry for training and to make industry contacts.
You can find advice about careers in the motor industry from Autocity.
With experience, you could:become a lead fitter or technician; move into supervisory and bodyshop management positions; work as a damage assessor for a repair workshop or an insurance firm; set up your own business and move into mobile repairs
You can find more details about working in vehicle accident repair from Autocity.