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Is being a windscreen fitter a good fit for you?

Replaces or repairs broken windscreens and windows in cars, trucks and other vehicles.

What the work involves

  • Chooses the right tools, safety gear and parts for the job.
  • Primes any scratches around the window frame edge and lets them dry.
  • Cleans dirt and loose glass from damaged areas, applies primer along window edges and lets it dry.
  • Checks for and removes moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keeps them dry until repairs are done.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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