Window fabricator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Window fabricators make glazed windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.

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Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or

Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Consult with store managers, buyers, sales associates, housekeeping staff, or engineering staff to determine appropriate placement of displays or products.
Maintain props, products, or mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections, doing touch-ups, cleaning up after customers, or applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
Assemble or set up displays, furniture, or products in store space, using colors, lights, pictures, or other accessories to display the product.
Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
Take photographs of displays or signage.
Dress mannequins for displays.
Supervise or train staff members on daily tasks, such as visual merchandising.
Store, pack, and maintain inventory records of props, products, or display items.
Use computers to produce signage.
Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.

Average salary
23,852 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Window fabricator

23,852 GBP

Average salary for part-time Window fabricator

Average salary for full-time Window fabricator

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22,498 GBP
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23,852 GBP
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Salary over time for Window fabricator

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 Window fabricators

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 Window fabricator 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. Employers set their own entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills for measuring along with good practical skills.

Experience of general manufacturing and trades like window fitting or joinery may also be useful.

You'll need:

knowledge of maths
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
knowledge of building and construction
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to use your initiative
physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity
knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
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 Window fabricator

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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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Window fabricator | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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