Tilers fix tiles to walls and floors in kitchens, bathrooms, shops and restaurants, using materials like ceramics, slate, stone and marble.
Average salary (a year)
£21000.0 to £38000.0 (starter to experienced)
Typical hours (a week)
40.0 to 45.0 a week
You could work
evenings / weekends occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills needed to do this job. Courses include:
Some colleges offer short DIY courses in tiling that you can try before deciding whether to take a longer course that leads to a qualification.
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could apply to do an apprenticeship, such as:
Foundation apprenticeship
You can apply for a foundation apprenticeship if you're aged 16 to 21.
If you're aged 22 to 24, you can apply if you:
You'll usually need:
no specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship
some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
You may be able to start work as a site labourer or tiler's 'mate' and do further training on the job to qualify as a tiler.
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You can find more details about tiling careers and training from:
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
As a wall and floor tiler, you'll:
You could work at a client's home, at a client's business or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be dusty, noisy and physically demanding.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
With experience and extra training, you could move into:
You could also train apprentices in further education or set up your own business.
