Tyre, Exhaust & Windscreen Fitters

Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

Tasks

  • Carries out inspection and assesses the nature and extent of repair necessary
  • Removes wheel, exhaust or windscreen using semi-automatic machinery or hand and power tools
  • Separates tyre from wheel and fits replacement tyre using automatic machine or by using a wheel stand and hand tools
  • Inflates tyre to correct pressure, refits wheel to axle and balances wheel using balancing machine
  • Replaces faulty parts of exhaust and refits exhaust or windscreen to vehicle.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, or through training programmes within larger companies. NVQs/SVQs in Vehicle Maintenance (Service Replacement) are available at Levels 1 and 2.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £22,000 per annum and can progress up to £26,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 1,173 employed Tyre, Exhaust & Windscreen Fitters in the region.