Vehicle paint technicians

£27,636

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

47 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

10.3%

Pay growth from 2017 to 2018

Average change in weekly pay rate | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.97%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Vehicle paint technicians

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5234

Vehicle paint technicians use spray equipment to apply paint, cellulose and other protective or decorative materials to the bodywork of motor vehicles.

Common tasks include:

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.

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.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Vehicle paint technicians

Regional employment: Vehicle paint technicians

Future employment: Vehicle paint technicians

Top 12 industries: Vehicle paint technicians

Alternative & related job titles: Vehicle paint technicians

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)

Equality focus: Vehicle paint technicians

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