Glazier | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Glaziers install and repair glass in houses, hotels, offices and shops.

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Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on

Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.
Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.
Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.
Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.
Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.
Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.
Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
Score glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.
Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.
Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.
Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.
Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.
Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.
Assemble and cement sections of stained glass together.
Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.

Average salary
23,852 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Glazier

23,852 GBP

Average salary for part-time Glazier

Average salary for full-time Glazier

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22,498 GBP
22,498 GBP

23,852 GBP
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Salary over time for Glazier

Pay for this role has increased slightly over time

21,175 GBP
21,248 GBP
21,137 GBP
21,545 GBP
21,788 GBP
23,287 GBP
23,852 GBP
23,886 GBP
29,171 GBP

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Future outlook for Glaziers

Balanced outlook

18 000+ jobs available

Very good outlook

4% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

55% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Glazier and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

62% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
31% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
3% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills to measure and work out dimensions. Employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C).

Experience in carpentry and joinery will also be helpful.

You'll need:

knowledge of building and construction
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
ambition and a desire to succeed
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
persistence and determination
knowledge of maths
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Glazier

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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