Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
£22,421
Average salary
48 hours
Average weekly hours
2.07%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5316
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.
Common tasks include:
- 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.
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.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Regional employment: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Future employment: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Top 12 industries: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
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Equality focus: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£19,293
Female average annual salary
£22,421
Male average annual salary
34
Female average weekly hours
48
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Workforce gender: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Breakdown by region
£27,114
East of England - highest annual average salary
£17,207
North East (England) - lowest annual average salary
64
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
39
East Midlands (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£12,514)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age