What's involved

Tilers specialise in preparing surfaces and covering floors and walls with tiles.

They work on a wide range of projects; from tiling household bathrooms or kitchens, to fitting tiles in commercial, industrial and leisure premises. Some specialise in more creative or heritage restoration projects.

Skills required

With the job being so varied, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and happy to travel. You'll also need to be good with figures to ensure you calculate the right amount of tiles for the work area, while also following design plans.

Qualifications required

There are no formal requirements although it would help to have GCSE's in English or Welsh and Maths at A*-C (Applications from students with the Foundation or Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate are also welcomed).

Salary ranges

(This is a guide to the average salary a fully qualified and experienced person might expect to get.)

£17,000 - £25,000

Progression routes

Wall and Floor Tiling apprentices can be involved with new builds and refurbishments and can progress to:

• Apprenticeship (Level 3) in Wall and Floor Tiling

With work experience, there are also opportunities to progress into occupational work, supervision, management or technical support areas.

Find out more about this role from an apprentice's point of view.