Kitchen And Bathroom Fitter

Typical Salary

£13,500 To £35,000

Typical Hours

43 to 45 a week

evenings / weekends away from home

How To Become a Kitchen And Bathroom Fitter

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You could take a college course, which would give you some of the skills needed to start in this job. Courses include:

Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing
Level 2 Diploma in Fitted Interiors

2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You could do an intermediate apprenticeship in fitted interiors, joinery, tiling or plumbing.

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

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply for jobs if you've got experience and qualifications in a related construction trade like joinery, plumbing or tiling.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of maths
knowledge of building and construction
the ability to work well with others
the ability to work well with your hands
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
design skills and knowledge
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

using a range of hand and power tools
measuring out work areas
ripping out and disposing of old units and suites
marking the location of pipes and cables
measuring and cutting worktops, recesses and joints
fitting units and appliances
tiling walls and laying flooring
clearing away debris at the end of the job
following building regulations to meet health and safety

Working Environment

You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.

Your working environment may be dusty and physically demanding.

Career Path & Progression

You could find work with building companies, design agencies, kitchen and bathroom manufacturers and retailers. You could also set up your own business.

With further training, like in computer aided design (CAD), you could move into planning and installation design.

In a larger company, you could progress to become a business development manager, area sales coordinator, or project manager leading a team of designers and installers.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You'll find more on careers in kitchen and bathroom fitting from Go Construct.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.