Exterior joinery installer vacancies in Belgium
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What does a exterior joinery installer do?
How do I become a exterior joinery installer? See the guideAs an exterior joinery installer you fit windows, doors, gates, verandas and shutters. In Dutch the trade is also known as buitenschrijnwerker, plaatser van ramen en deuren or plaatser van rolluiken. You work on construction sites or in private homes and stick to the work order and the safety rules. You set up the site, prepare the work and install the joinery. You then seal the joinery against the structural shell, fit insulation materials and finish everything neatly. After the job you tidy the site. You work safely and with respect for the environment, often outdoors and in changing conditions. In Flanders you work in the finishing sector of construction, where manual work and precision go hand in hand.
Typical tasks
- Set up the site and prepare the work
- Install windows, doors and other exterior joinery
- Seal the joinery against the structural shell
- Fit insulation materials
- Finish the exterior joinery
- Tidy the site
- Work safely and with respect for the environment
Required skills
- A VCA basic safety certificate is an asset on many sites
- Good physical condition for lifting and placing windows and doors
- Accurate measuring, aligning and levelling
- No fear of heights when installing at height
- A category B driving licence is useful to reach sites and customers
- Enjoy working in a small team
What does a exterior joinery installer earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Experience, construction premiums and specialisation in aluminium or PVC influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a exterior joinery installer do?
An exterior joinery installer fits windows, doors, gates, verandas and shutters, on construction sites or in private homes. You set up the site, install the joinery and seal it against the structural shell. You also fit insulation materials, finish everything neatly and leave the site clean, always following the work order and the safety rules.
How much does a exterior joinery installer earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €19–€25 gross per hour. Experience, construction premiums and specialisation in aluminium or PVC influence your pay. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Which sectors and environments do you work in as an exterior joinery installer?
You work in the finishing sector of construction, on new-build sites as well as renovation projects in private homes. Your days take place largely outdoors and on the move, from site to site. It is manual work in changing conditions, usually in a small installation team.
What is the difference between an exterior joinery installer and an exterior joiner?
In practice the two overlap strongly. An exterior joiner, in Dutch a buitenschrijnwerker, is the broader trade name and can also include making the joinery in the workshop. As an exterior joinery installer you focus on the installation itself: placing, sealing, insulating and finishing windows, doors and gates on site.
Is there demand for exterior joinery installers in Flanders?
Yes, installers of windows and doors are in demand across Flanders. Renovation and energy-saving projects keep generating work, because replacing old joinery and adding insulation are among the most common improvements to homes. Contractors regularly look for installers who measure precisely and finish neatly.
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