Window Fitter

Install replacement windows and doors in homes - uPVC, aluminium and timber.

This UK window fitter career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.

Quick facts

Starting salary
£22,000 - £28,000
Mid-career salary
£30,000 - £42,000
Senior salary
£48,000 - £65,000
Work environment
On-site, hands-on, often outdoors
Time to entry
2 - 4 years (apprenticeship)
Degree required
Not required - apprenticeship route
Category
Skilled Trades

What a Window Fitter does

Install replacement windows and doors in homes - uPVC, aluminium and timber.

  • uPVC Windows - Replace residential uPVC windows and doors.
  • Aluminium Systems - Fit aluminium windows and bi-folds.
  • Commercial Glazing - Curtain walling on commercial buildings.
  • Sash Window Restoration - Restore traditional timber sashes.

How to become a Window Fitter

  1. Look up Window Fitter roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
  2. Talk to someone already working as a Window Fitter - even a 15-minute call helps
  3. Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
  4. Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
  5. Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month

Key skills

  • Measuring
  • Sealing/weather-proofing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Customer comms
  • Heavy lifting