Kitchen and bathroom fitter

As a kitchen and bathroom fitter, you could:

• measure and set out work areas, following design plans
•  mark the location of pipes and cables
•  rip out and dispose of old units and suites safely
•  install new units, kitchen appliances and bathroom suites
•  tile walls and lay flooring
•  work closely with other tradespeople, like electricians and plumbers

• knowledge of building and construction
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of maths 
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to work well with your hands
• physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
• to be flexible and open to change
• design skills and knowledge
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

You could find work with building companies, design agencies, kitchen and bathroom manufacturers and retailers. You could also set up your own business.

In a larger company, you might become a:

• site supervisor
•  project manager
•  estimator
•  trainer
•  business development manager
•  area sales co-ordinator

You could also move into shop fitting, or train in computer-aided design (CAD) and work in kitchen and bathroom design.