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Glazier

Alternative titles for this job include Window fitter, glass repairer, fenestration installer

Glaziers fit and repair windows, doors and glass panels in homes and businesses.

Average salary (a year)

£23,000 Starter

to

£40,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

40 to 45 a week

You could work

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on a rota

How to become

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How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly

College

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:

  • construction skills
  • carpentry and joinery

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

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Apprenticeship

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.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

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

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Work

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.

Direct Application

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.

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Registration

Career tips

You may need to travel to other parts of the country for some jobs, especially on commercial and industrial contracts.

Further information

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

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

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

Restrictions and Requirements

You may need a driving licence for some jobs.

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a glazier or window fitter, you could:

  • talk to customers about job details and design plans
  • remove old glass, beading and frames, using hand and power tools
  • measure up, cut and shape new glass panes and glazed units
  • move larger panels into place with suction cups or hoists
  • fit new glazing into place and make sure sealants are watertight
  • clean up work areas and dispose of waste safely
  • issue job completion paperwork to customers
  • respond to emergency call outs

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.

Working environment

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 may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

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.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Fenestration Fabrication Apprentice (36113)

  • Wage: £15,704 a year Annually
  • Location: Weston Street, Bolton
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Courses In England

Carpentry Diploma

  • Provider: SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
  • Start date: 26 September 2025
  • Location: Birmingham

Site Carpentry

  • Provider: HULL COLLEGE
  • Start date: 08 September 2025
  • Location: Hull
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