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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Windscreen Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 3 Windscreen Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Windscreen Technician do?

  Windscreen fitters install glass in motor vehicles taking into account the automobile manufacturer specifications such as glass type, thickness, size and shape. They order and inspect windows for specific automobile models and prepare the damaged areas to install new glass.

  Tasks required include:

  • 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.

• What are the entry requirements for a Windscreen Technician?

  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.