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Ceiling fixer

Ceiling fixers fit suspended ceilings in buildings to cover pipework, wiring, heating and air conditioning systems.

Annual Salary

£17,000 to £34,000

Working hours

42 to 44 a week

You could work: evenings / weekends;

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Future employment

There will be 0.7% fewer Ceiling fixer jobs in 2029.
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What's it all about?

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

In this job, you could:

  • read technical drawings to plan the tasks on a job
  • work from access platforms, ladders or scaffolding
  • measure, set out and cut aluminium frameworks that hold ceiling panels
  • fit insulation materials into ceiling spaces
  • use hand and power tools to install panels
  • trim panels to fit around fixtures like lights
  • create gaps for tradespeople, like electricians, to get access
  • fit partitioning, dry lining or raised access flooring
  • check the quality of work

Working environment

You may need to wear protective clothing.

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

Your working environment may be cramped and at height.

Entry requirements

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly
College

You could take a college course which may help you to get a trainee job. Courses include:

  • Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations
  • Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems
  • Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining

Apprenticeship

You could complete an interior systems installer intermediate apprenticeship.

This typically takes 24 months to complete as a mix of learning in the workplace and off-the-job study.

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
Direct application

You could apply directly to work as a ceiling fixer. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English, maths and design and technology. Experience as a construction labourer or tradesperson will be helpful.

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

  • have a good level of fitness

More information

Further information

You can find out more about careers and training in construction from Go Construct.

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Career path and progression

With experience, you could:move into site supervision; get a manager position; set up your own business

Skills required and how your skills match up

What skills are required?

  • the ability to work well with others
  • knowledge of building and construction
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • knowledge of maths
  • physical fitness and endurance
  • the ability to organise your time and workload
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
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