Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:

• Teamwork: Working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team
• Technical Assembly: Following fabrication and assembly manuals from initial set-out through to final completion
• System Specifications: Learning to fabricate products according to the precise specifications provided by our various system suppliers
• Quality Control: Developing specialised techniques to ensure every product meets our high standards and specific client requirements
• Workshop Maintenance: Maintaining general housekeeping and ensuring your work area remains clean and organised
• Manual Handling: Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and general labouring duties
• Safety Compliance: Learning and adhering to all Health & Safety rules, regulations, and general best practices

Training

• All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer
• Earn While You Learn: All your training takes place during your normal working hours - and you get paid for every minute of it
• Mentoring: Most of your week is spent in the factory with an expert mentor who will show you exactly how to fabricate windows and doors professionally
• Dedicated Study Time: We set aside specific hours each week just for you to focus on your coursework, online learning, and workbooks
• Expert Support: You’ll have an assigned Assessor who visits you on-site at least every 10 weeks to check your progress and give you feedback
• Flexible Learning: You can choose the style that fits you best, either a full day of training every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month
• All of this leads to your Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade

After the apprenticeship

• Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a long-term key team member
• We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person
• This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company

Things to consider

• The work can also be physically quite demanding so please consider this before applying
• Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date
• We are looking for an enthusiasm to learn and a “can-do” attitude
• The successful candidate needs to be reasonably local, reliable, a good time-keeper and a team player with commitment to high quality workmanship