Cavity insulation installer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Cavity insulation installers fit insulation and soundproofing materials in buildings.

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  • Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.  
  • Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.  
  • Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps,
Read more about Cavity insulation installer

Cavity insulation installers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Cavity insulation installer you will typically work weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    29,277 GBP *
    per year
    12,000 GBP
    30,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Cavity insulation installer

    • 29,348 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Cavity insulation installer
    Average salary for full-time Cavity insulation installer

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 18,200 GBP
    • 18,284 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 24,991 GBP
    • 29,348 GBP
    Salary over time for Cavity insulation installer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 26,057 GBP
    • 26,209 GBP
    • 26,316 GBP
    • 27,296 GBP
    • 27,964 GBP
    • 28,594 GBP
    • 29,277 GBP
    • 28,689 GBP
    • 30,284 GBP
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    Future outlook for Cavity insulation installers

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    Balanced outlook
    221 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Cavity insulation installer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cavity insulation installer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 68% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 29% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 2% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You could do a college course, which may help when you look for a trainee job after you finish. Courses include:

    • Level 1 Award in Construction Crafts
    • Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations
    • Level 2 Certificate in Construction and Building Crafts

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Cavity insulation installer

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    Things to highlight for your Cavity insulation installer interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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