Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters

Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
£22,360

Average Annual Pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

48

Average Weekly Hours

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019

2.07%

Unemployment Rate

Labour Force Survey 2020

Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)

Description

Job holders in this unit group install pre-glazed wooden, metal or PVC framework, and cut, fit and set glass in windows, doors, shop fronts, and other structural frames.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Entry is typically through an apprenticeship in Glazing Installation or Installing Architectural Glazing Systems leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.

Typical tasks

  • examines drawings or specifications to determine job requirements;
  • scores plain, coloured, safety and ornamental glass with hand cutter and breaks off glass by hand or with pliers;
  • smoothes edges of glass and positions and secures in frame or grooved lead strips;
  • applies mastic, putty or adhesive between glass and frame and trims off excess with knife;
  • fixes mirror panels to interior and exterior walls and repairs and replaces broken glass.

Common job titles

Erector, conservatory
Maker, window, glass, stained
Fabricator, UPVC
Fabricator
Beader
Glazier
Fabricator, glass
Maker, unit (window mfr)
Welder
Fitter, gasket (window mfr)
Fixer, window
Installer, window
Fixer, light, lead
Fixer, window and door
Contractor, glazing, double
Fitter, glass
Glazer, patent
Craftsman, light, leaded
Leader, window
Maker, light, lead
Fitter
Fabricator, window
Fitter, glazing, double
Sealer
Maker, light, leaded
Engineer, installation
Glazer
Fixer, glazing, patent
Worker, glass, decorative
Glazier and decorator
Manufacturer, glazing, double
Maker, window
Maker, window, lead
Installer, glazing, double
Maker, frame, window
Fabricator, glazing, double
Manufacturer (window mfr)
Manufacturer, window
Cutter, glass
Installer
Fitter, window, UPVC
Setter-out, light, lead
Fitter, window
Fixer, vitrolite
Contractor
Worker, lead
Glazer, double
Fabricator, window and door

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Working Futures UK

Employment type

Gender breakdown


£370

Female average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

£430

Male average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

103/350

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