Manufacturing & Offsite Production
Window and Door Fitter
The window and door fitter installs windows, doors, and related fittings into homes, buildings, and modular units, making sure they are safe, weatherproof, and fitted correctly.
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Role overview
Job Title
Window and Door FitterJob Family
Manufacturing & Offsite ProductionPurpose Of The Role
The window and door fitter installs windows, doors, and related fittings into homes, buildings, and modular units, making sure they are safe, weatherproof, and fitted correctly.
Role In MMC
Window and door fitters are essential in both traditional and MMC settings. In modern methods, they often work on pre-fabricated panels, modular units, or volumetric pods. Their work ensures airtightness, insulation, and energy efficiency are maintained — key to the success of low-carbon and high-performance builds. Precision installation supports digital construction, smart building systems, and passive house standards.
Knowledge & Skills
The area of Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Attention to Detail
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Technical Skills
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Technical Drawing Interpretation
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Sustainable Construction
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Automation & Robotics
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Safety & Compliance
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Teamwork
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Communication & Collaboration
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Experience in general construction, glazing, joinery, or carpentry.
- Work with home improvement, maintenance, or fitting companies.
Education
- Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate (no specific subject required, but construction studies or woodwork is helpful).
- Post-Leaving Certificate course in Construction, Wood Technology, or related area (optional).
Training & Certifications
- On-the-job training under an experienced fitter.
- Trade-specific training through employer, ETB, or specialist suppliers.
- Safe Pass (mandatory).
- Manual Handling Certificate.
- Working at Height (especially for high-level installations).
- MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform), if relevant.
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