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Glaziers fit and repair windows, doors and glass panels in homes and businesses.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
As a glazier or window fitter, you could:
You could fit windows, doors, rooflights and conservatories in homes, shops, restaurants and offices.
You would work with a variety of materials, such as UPVC, aluminium, timber and composites.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a client's home, at a client's business 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:
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you need to get a job as a trainee with a glazing or window fitting company.
Courses include:
You could apply for a place on a Fenestration Installation Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and off-site study.
You'll usually need:
You could start work as an assistant to a glazier or window fitter and train on the job, working alongside an experienced tradesperson.
Employers will look for someone with good practical skills and a willingness to learn.
You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills to make measurements and work out dimensions. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).
Experience in carpentry, joinery or window manufacturing might also be helpful.
You'll need to:
You may need to travel to other parts of the country for some jobs, especially on commercial and industrial contracts.
You can find out more about a career as a glazier or window fitter from Go Construct.
With experience and training, you could move into:site supervision; surveying and estimating; glazing project design; glazing product sales and marketing
You might also specialise in heritage restoration and conservation of historical buildings.
You could set up your own business or take up a window fitting franchise.