Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

Summary

Vincent Glazing Systems 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 will be weekly, with the paycheck arriving every Friday for the prior week.

Training course

Fenestration fabricator (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday - times to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 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

TATTON COURT
KINGSLAND GRANGE
WOOLSTON
WARRINGTON
WA1 4RR

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 behaviours 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

Fenestration Fabricator Level 2
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 can 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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy closing date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date.

About this company

Vincent Glazing Systems is a specialist company with over 30 years of experience in the manufacture and installation of premium Aluminium Windows, doors, and curtain walling. Serving both commercial and domestic clients, the company is known for delivering high-quality, reliable products. With a wide client base, Vincent Glazing Systems provides a comprehensive service, handling everything from pre-planning and design to installation and ongoing maintenance. Clients can rely on them as a single source for high-specification glazing solutions, ensuring top-tier performance and durability throughout the project lifecycle.

https://vincentglazingsystems.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Our company offers great benefits, inc. high-quality workwear, free onsite parking, 28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), flexible hours, a pension scheme, bonuses, Statutory Sick Pay, & CPD opportunities to support your well-being & career growth.

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

Jenny McGinty

jenny.mcginty@vgs-uk.com

07841 686 104

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311487.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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