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Ceiling fixer

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

Average salary (a year)

£24,000 Starter

to

£45,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

40 to 44 a week

You could work

evenings / weekends

How to become

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How to become

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:

  • construction skills
  • construction operations
  • interior systems
  • dry lining

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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Apprenticeship

You could apply to do an Interior Systems Installer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This typically takes 2 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and study off site.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

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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.

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Further information

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

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of building and construction
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • 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

Restrictions and Requirements

You'll need to:

  • have a good level of fitness

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a ceiling fixer, you could:

  • read technical drawings to plan a job's tasks
  • work from high 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 materials to fit around fixtures like lights
  • create ceiling openings for tradespeople, like electricians, to get access
  • fit partitioning, dry lining or raised access flooring
  • check the quality of work

Working environment

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.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

With experience, you could move into:

  • site supervision
  • estimating
  • contract management
  • health and safety

You could also set up your own business.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Interior Systems Installer (Drylining) Apprenticeship

  • Wage: £15,704 to £25,396.80 a year Annually
  • Location: Morris Walk North,, Pett Street,, Woolwich,

Interior Systems Apprentice

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: Plymouth
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Courses In England

Skills Bootcamp in Construction

  • Provider: THAMES VALLEY BERKSHIRE LEP
  • Start date: 02 June 2025
  • Location: TADLEY

Skills Bootcamp in Construction

  • Provider: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
  • Start date: 02 June 2025
  • Location: TADLEY
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