Tiler
Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.
Typical Salary
£21,000 – £38,000
per year
Working Hours
40–45
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a wall and floor tiler, you'll:
- work out the amount of materials needed for a job
- follow design plans to match the layout of tile patterns
- cut tiles to the correct shape and size by hand or with power tools
- prepare surfaces by levelling off with plaster, sand or cement
- fix tiles into place and apply grouting and sealants
- tidy up work areas and dispose of old materials safely
Skills needed
- knowledge of building and construction
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work well with your hands
- knowledge of maths
- the ability to work well with others
- customer service skills
- design skills and knowledge
- the ability to organise your time and workload
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Entry requirements
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
Career progression
With experience and extra training, you could move into:
- site management
- estimating
- contract management
- heritage work
You could also train apprentices in further education or set up your own business.