Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

Summary

Peak Aluminium Systems Ltd has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team of fabricators, gaining a Level 2 apprenticeship in Fenestration Fabricator. The successful candidate will be mentored by an experienced team who will support individuals to become fully skilled & qualified in this industry.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pay is weekly.

Training course

Fenestration fabricator (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday – times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

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

Working independently or as part of a team
Following fabrication/assembly manuals from set out to completion
Learn how to fabricate to the specifications set out by our various system suppliers
Learn techniques to enable you to fabricate the product to a high standard that meets our client’s requirements
General housekeeping & work area cleanliness
Loading, unloading, and general labouring
General Health & Safety
Health & Safety rules and regulations

Where you’ll work

COPPICE HOUSE
BURGASS ROAD
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 6JP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Your training course

Fenestration fabricator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prepare and maintain a safe working area and restore on completion of work.
Perform machinery checks for example crimper and welder.
Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
Interpret, safe systems of work, review risk assessments and implement control measures.
Apply manual and mechanical handling techniques to handle and position products.
Select the type and quantity of materials and components.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use digital and written methods to communicate with others.
Select, check and use hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
Read and interpret information from work documents and other sources, for example drawings, specifications, digital documents, work instructions or manufacturer's guidance.
Plan order of works. Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines.
Measure, mark and drill materials.
Escalate defects, faults or issues.
Assemble and join fabrication materials including checking square.
Select and fix ancillary items and beading to products.
Carry out interim and final inspection for example, size, shape, design and ancillary items.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
Complete handover process.
Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prepare and maintain a safe working area and restore on completion of work.
Perform machinery checks for example crimper and welder.
Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
Interpret, safe systems of work, review risk assessments and implement control measures.
Apply manual and mechanical handling techniques to handle and position products.
Select the type and quantity of materials and components.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use digital and written methods to communicate with others.
Select, check and use hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
Read and interpret information from work documents and other sources, for example drawings, specifications, digital documents, work instructions or manufacturer's guidance.
Plan order of works. Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines.
Measure, mark and drill materials.
Escalate defects, faults or issues.
Assemble and join fabrication materials including checking square.
Select and fix ancillary items and beading to products.
Carry out interim and final inspection for example, size, shape, design and ancillary items.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
Complete handover process.

Your training plan

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.

As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard.

Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time in which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study).

You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program.

More training information

GFTS Ltd. are specialists in qualifications for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries on a national scale. We pride ourselves on the quality of the training we deliver. At GFTS we emphasise the importance of a ‘Train, Gain & Retain’ attitude to the learning and make every effort to deliver industry recognised qualifications in an effective and bespoke manner. Although our industry specialty is in the delivery of Fenestration Training, our assessors are each skilled in their own specialist discipline.

This apprenticeship is a mentor led qualification based at site. As an apprentice you will learn all practical elements on site with your mentor which will help you develop your Skills and Behaviours as part of the apprenticeship standard.

There is no need for any college days and no additional travel required. Our assessors are able to carry out classroom sessions, observations or site visits every 10-12 weeks to support you through the knowledge elements of the standard in small segments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, in preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA).

Everything for your apprenticeship will need to be completed within your working weekly hours each week in which you will spend 6 hours per a week learning and studying towards your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date. The work can also be physically quite demanding so please consider this before applying.

About this company

Peak Aluminium Systems Limited is a specialist in commercial aluminium fabrication and installation with a string of prestigious project to its credit. We offer a complete service from initial design consultation through to manufacture, installation and glazing with an after sales service which is second to none. Over many years we have completed a range of projects working with many of the UK’s premier architectural consultants and contractors. Design and Technical Department Using the latest computer technology our experienced team of ‘in house’ CAD Technicians are fully equipped to design and develop each and every aspect of the job in hand. Fabrication All fabrication is carried out at our factory in Nottingham by our team of highly skilled fabricators. Control of our own manufacturing allows us to maximise the level of accuracy and quality which are essential elements for the overall performance of the façade. Contracts All contracts are managed by our team of in house Contracts and Project Managers – all of whom have the expertise to oversee every element of the project to the highest standards. We also have the experience to advise our clients on the most suitable methods to interphase our products with other elements of the building façade. Products With reliability and quality being paramount at Peak we only use products from the leading systems companies. The wealth of experience we have built up over many years in the industry enables us to advise clients on the most appropriate system for each project. As well as our own technical and design knowledge we also have very close ties with all the technical departments of each of the systems companies we partner with. Product Range • Curtain Walling • Windows • Doors • Automatic Doors • Revolving Doors • Shopfronts • Rooflights • Structural Glazing • Canopy’s • Brise Soleil • Fire Rated Products

https://www.peakaluminium.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this 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 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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Jodie Howes

jodie@peakaluminium.com

0115 940 8400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316697.

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Closes on Friday 30 May 2025

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