Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Vehicle Body Builders and Repairers
Vehicle body builders and repairers are essential craftsmen who transform and restore vehicles, ensuring safety and aesthetics on the roads. Their expertise not only enhances vehicle performance but also contributes to sustainability by prolonging the life of automobiles in the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Vehicle Body Builder/RepairerAs a junior, you will assist experienced body builders and repairers, learning the ropes and gaining hands-on experience in a workshop setting.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Vehicle Body Builder/RepairerIn a mid-level role, you will take on more complex repairs, work independently, and may supervise junior staff while honing your technical skills.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Vehicle Body Builder/RepairerAs a senior professional, you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and may be involved in training and developing new techniques within the workshop.£50,000+
6 live apprenticeship vacancies →
Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L3Accident repair technician33 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.