Apprentice Window Fitter (36114)

Summary

Ideal Aluminum Systems are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice to work alongside their experience installer and learn the art on fenestration installation. Duties will include; • Fitting a variety of windows •Fitting PVCu doors •Fitting Composite doors

Wage: £14,560 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Fenestration installer (level 2)
Hours: Mon- Thurs 8am-4.3.30pm, Fri 8am-3.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 February
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will be paired up with an experienced installer and given full training on how to fit:

A variety of windows
PVCu doors
Composite doors
Bi-folds
French doors
Conservatories
You will be using a variety of different tools, including hand and power tools

You will ensure that the new windows fit the space available, enlarging or reducing the space if necessary. If existing windows must be removed, you will use hand and power tools to remove the windows.

There will be some working away from home which the company will explain further at interview.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

How you could get there:If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 29A

WATERS MEETING

BRITANNIA WAY

BOLTON

BL2 2HH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Your training course

Fenestration installer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
Read, interpret, review risk assessments, implement control measures.
Use traditional or digital written methods to communicate with others.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Plan order of works, carry out pre-installation checks.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Select, check and use hand and power tools and equipment.
Move, handle and store materials, including loading and unloading of vehicles.
Identify, install and remove temporary support requirements.
Remove existing fenestration products.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
Read and interpret information from manufacturers guidance and other sources, for example from drawings, specifications, digital documents or work instructions.
Prepare the frame for installation for example handles, hinges, locks, hardware, trickle vents or frame extensions.
Position and fix the frame in the opening ensuring level, plumb and square.
Position and install sashes.
Position and install, glazing and any infill materials into the frame.
Measure, cut, drill and fix trims.
Apply external seals for moisture and air penetration. For example, wet sealants, tapes, membranes and any associated products.
Interim inspection work and rectify or report any work that is incorrect or incomplete.
Complete final inspections and workplace documentation.
Complete a customer or site manager handover.
Check and use working at height equipment for example steps, ladders, hop-ups, and podiums.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning opportunities and development activities.
Carry out internal and external finishing for example making good any damage, priming, sealing, trimmings, mouldings, backer rod or foam, scribing, trimmings, flashings, perimeter pressings and cladding.
Prepare openings for installation.
Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
Read, interpret, review risk assessments, implement control measures.
Use traditional or digital written methods to communicate with others.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Plan order of works, carry out pre-installation checks.
Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Select, check and use hand and power tools and equipment.
Move, handle and store materials, including loading and unloading of vehicles.
Identify, install and remove temporary support requirements.
Remove existing fenestration products.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
Read and interpret information from manufacturers guidance and other sources, for example from drawings, specifications, digital documents or work instructions.
Prepare the frame for installation for example handles, hinges, locks, hardware, trickle vents or frame extensions.
Position and fix the frame in the opening ensuring level, plumb and square.
Position and install sashes.
Position and install, glazing and any infill materials into the frame.
Measure, cut, drill and fix trims.
Apply external seals for moisture and air penetration. For example, wet sealants, tapes, membranes and any associated products.
Interim inspection work and rectify or report any work that is incorrect or incomplete.
Complete final inspections and workplace documentation.
Complete a customer or site manager handover.
Check and use working at height equipment for example steps, ladders, hop-ups, and podiums.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning opportunities and development activities.
Carry out internal and external finishing for example making good any damage, priming, sealing, trimmings, mouldings, backer rod or foam, scribing, trimmings, flashings, perimeter pressings and cladding.
Prepare openings for installation.

Your training plan

Full apprenticeship training provided
Working towards an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 2 fenestration installer qualification
Training and training location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-D/9-3)
Maths (grade A*-D/9-3)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Physical fitness
Practical skills
Safety conscious
Enthusiasm
Hard working
Confident
Well presented
Reliable
Time keeping skills
Determination to succeed

About this company

Ideal Aluminium Systems is a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminium systems. The company combines industry leading expertise in high grade aluminium construction products with beautiful design and innovation. A full and expert service is offered to both the commercial and domestic sectors.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298242.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 14 February)

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