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Vehicle paint technicians
£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)

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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

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