£27,560
Average Annual Pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
47
Average Weekly Hours
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019
0.97%
Unemployment Rate
Labour Force Survey 2020
Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)
Description
Vehicle paint technicians use spray equipment to apply paint, cellulose and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Off- and on-the-job training is provided. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are also available and take between three to four years to complete.Typical tasks
- applies masking material to protect areas not to be coated and removes any external fixtures;
- consults vehicle colour code, chooses appropriate paint or mixes paint to achieve desired consistency and colour;
- uses hand or electrostatic spray gun to coat surfaces, adjusting nozzle and pressure valves of the gun as required;
- removes masking materials and refits external fittings after completion of spraying;
- cleans and maintains spray equipment, protective clothing and spraying booth.
Common job titles
Operator, shop, paint (vehicle mfr)
Sprayer (vehicle trades)
Sprayer, paint, vehicle
Painter, aircraft
Refinisher, vehicle
Technician, paint
Sprayer, paint (vehicle trades)
Sprayer, body
Painter, car
Painter, coach
Repairer, paint-work (vehicle mfr)
Painter, spray (vehicle trades)
Painter (vehicle mfr)
Sprayer, paint, car
Undersealer
Painter, wagon
Sprayer, cellulose (vehicle trades)
Worker, shop, paint (vehicle mfr)
Refinisher
Technician, refinishing
Worker, paint (vehicle mfr)
Painter (garage)
Compare Vehicle paint technicians with other careers
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Ranked 231st out of 355 careers for highest average pay.
46/355
Ranked 46th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.
304/355
Ranked 304th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.
Top industries: Vehicle paint technicians
Working Futures UK
Employment type
Gender breakdown
£480
Female average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
£530
Male average weekly pay
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
202/350
Gender pay gap ranking
Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020
Compare the Gender Pay Gap for Vehicle paint technicians with other careers.
Average weekly pay by age and gender: Vehicle paint technicians
Pay change between years
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