Window Installer
Introduction
Window fitters put in glass curtain walls, doors, conservatories, and other things in constructions and buildings. They might work on newly constructed homes, renovate outdated fixtures, or aid with heritage building restoration.
Window Installer
Typical Tasks
The following responsibilities are part of the job of a window fitter:
- Removing outdated windows, doors, and conservatories with hand and power tools
- Taking measurements for new windows or doors
- Putting in place single- or double-glazed windows and doors
- Constructing glasshouses and conservatories
- Sealing fixtures to improve weathertightness and energy efficiency in buildings
- UPVC, metal, or wooden fixtures being used
Window Installer
Earning Potential
*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:
- National Home Builders
- Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
- CITB
- The Home Builders Federation
- Construction Recruitment Agencies
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Qualifications We Offer
There are several routes of becoming a window fitter. You could complete a college course, an apprenticeship, or gain on-the-job training.
You should explore these routes of becoming a window fitter to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.
To work on a construction site, you might need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
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Career Progression
As a window fitter, you could progress to work on larger, more high profile projects, or move into a role as a project manager or estimator.
You could either work for a construction or glazing company, or set yourself up as self-employed.
Window Installer
Job Roles
The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.
Window Installer
Earn While You Learn
All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.
For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.
Key job roles
A few (of many) jobs which we are looking to recruit in the home building industry.
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Job locations
Find opportunities in your region
Job locations
Find opportunities in your region
To find opportunities available in your region, click a region to the left and then click one of the home builder logos below to be taken to their careers website.
