Window fitter
Install windows, doors and other glass surfaces to brighten up people's homes and businesses.
About the job
Salary
Source: National Careers Service
Weekly
£308
Entry level
£519
Experienced
Monthly
£1,333
Entry level
£2,250
Experienced
Yearly
£16,000
Entry level
£27,000
Experienced
500
people are currently employed
Low growth
No change in number of jobs in 5 years
These figures refer to this job and similar ones with comparable skills and qualifications. They only apply to Scotland. Source: Oxford Economics
What it's like
You would install windows, doors and other glass surfaces to brighten up people's homes and businesses.
You would:
Remove old windows and doors with hand and power tools
Measure the space(s) for the new windows or doors
Fix the glass in place, making sure it is safe and level
Seal the fittings to protect against the weather
Clean away leftover materials and fix any damage to timber or plaster
You would normally be helped by a fitter's ‘mate’.
You might work with traditional wooden- and metal-framed products as well as modern UPVC units. You could also learn the special skills needed to repair and replace windows in old buildings.
As well as fitting windows on site, you may sometimes work on making the glass sheets. You’d need an awareness of safe working practices when handling glass.
Hours
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Skills for Work: Construction Craft
You can enter a Modern Apprenticeship and gain a relevant work-based qualification such as a Scottish Vocational Qualification in Glass Industry Occupations (SCQF Level 5/6). You usually need to pass an aptitude test to enter this role.
You do not always need formal qualifications but National 4 or National 5 qualifications (SCQF level 4/5) would be helpful.
Relevant qualifications and experience in carpentry or other crafts such as Skills for Work Construction Crafts (SCQF level 4/5).
You must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent and pass a health and safety test to work and train on construction sites.
A driving licence is useful and often essential.
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