Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£31175
New workers start around £21281. Normal pay is £31175 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £49098.
Jobs
534
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Replaces faulty parts of exhaust and refits exhaust or windscreen to vehicle.
- Inflates tyre to correct pressure, refits wheel to axle and balances wheel using balancing machine.
- Separates tyre from wheel and fits replacement tyre using automatic machine or by using a wheel stand and hand tools.
- Removes wheel, exhaust or windscreen using semi-automatic machinery or hand and power tools.
- Carries out inspection and assesses the nature and extent of repair necessary.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
