Shopfitter

As a shopfitter you could:

• mark out and cut wood, metal, glass and plastic to make units and fittings in a workshop
•  follow design instructions and measure up jobs on site
•  provide estimates for materials, labour and timescales
•  install units, counters, panels and frames, using hand and power tools
•  fit new shop fronts and signage
•  work on site with other tradespeople, like tilers and electricians
•  prepare bids and quotes for new work

• 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
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• 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
• working towards this role
• applying directly

With experience, you could move into a supervisory role, like chargehand or site foreperson.

You could become a contract manager or shopfitting designer, after further training.

You might also set up your own shopfitting business.