Windscreen fitter

Career path and progression

With more training you could become a:

• vehicle mechanic
• breakdown engineer
• workshop supervisor

You could also start your own windscreen repair company.

What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to organise your time and workload
• customer service skills
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use your initiative
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well with others
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

• have a full driving licence

Related subjects

Most relevant

• Design and Technology - Windscreen fitters work with their hands every day, using specialist tools to remove and replace glass, cut trims, and apply adhesives. Understanding materials, how they behave under stress, and practical workshop skills are central to doing the job well.
• Physics - Windscreen fitters need to understand how glass behaves – including how it cracks, shatters, and responds to temperature changes and impact forces. Knowledge of how materials expand and contract, and how adhesives and resins cure, helps them carry out reliable repairs.

Also relevant

• Mathematics - Windscreen fitters take measurements to ensure replacement glass fits correctly and calculate material quantities for each job. They also handle payments, process invoices, and may need to estimate costs for customers on the spot.
• Engineering - Windscreen fitters work with vehicle systems, including disconnecting and reconnecting electrical wiring for heated windscreens and window controls. Understanding how vehicles are constructed and how different components fit together helps them work efficiently and avoid causing damage.
• Chemistry - Windscreen fitters use resins to repair chips in glass and adhesives to bond replacement windscreens securely. Understanding how these chemicals work, cure, and need to be handled safely is an important part of the job.
• Business - Windscreen fitters often deal directly with customers, providing advice on repair options and processing payments. Many go on to start their own windscreen repair company, where skills in pricing, marketing, and managing finances become essential.