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Window fitter

Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.

Annual Salary

£16,000 to £27,000

Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)

Working hours

43 to 45 a week

You could work: evenings / weekends; on shifts

1.1%
Future employment

There will be 1.1% fewer Window fitter jobs in 2027.

Day to day tasks

In this job, you would:

  • measure up where new glazed units will go
  • remove old windows, doors and panels, using hand and power tools
  • fix new windows, doors and glazed panels into place
  • readjust surrounding timber or brickwork to make sure fittings are secure
  • seal fitted units to make them weatherproof
  • add trims or special finishes
  • clear away leftover building materials
  • issue a work completion certificate to the property owner

Working environment

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

You could work at a client's home or on a construction site.

Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and at height.

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards the role
  • applying directly
College

You could start by taking a college course in construction or joinery. These courses would teach you some of the skills you need in this job and may help you when looking for a trainee position with a glazing company.

Courses include:

  • Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
  • Level 1 Award in Carpentry and Joinery

Entry requirements

You may need:

  • GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
For more information
  • equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
  • funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
  • search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship

You can get into this job by doing a fenestration installer intermediate apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
For more information
  • equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
  • guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work

You could be taken on by a glazing company as a fitter's assistant or 'mate' and learn on the job by working with an experienced fitter.

Direct application

You can apply directly to become a window fitter. There are no set entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills to measure and work out dimensions. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).

Experience in carpentry and joinery may be helpful.

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

  • You may need a driving licence for some jobs.

More information

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a window fitter from Go Construct.

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You could become a site supervisor, window surveyor or estimator, or move into glazing sales and marketing.

You could also set up your own business or take up a window fitting franchise.

You can find out more about becoming a window fitter or glazier from Go Construct.

Skills required and how your skills match up

What skills are required?

You'll need:

  • knowledge of building and construction
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of maths
  • physical fitness and endurance
  • the ability to operate and control equipment
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
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