Job Description

Kitchen fitters will install kitchens in residential homes and in commercial premises, they will measure and assemble each kitchen unit and cut and fit worktops using a range of power or hand tools.

Entry Requirements

You can get into this job through:

College

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

You'll usually need:

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

The following local colleges offer courses in Construction:

Or your local 6th form may offer a relevant course.

Apprenticeship

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

You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship.

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Direct Application

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

More Information

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

Career Path and 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.

Related careers you may be interested in:

Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
Shopfitter
Tiler

Required Skills

practical
problem solving
accurate
creative
work well in a team
to be thorough and pay attention to detail

Salary Range

£13,500 to £50,000

Kitchen Fitter