Installer & Fabricator Apprentice

Summary

We are a small, innovative, green technology company. Our primary activity is the manufacture, supply and retrofit of WindowSkins, a patented magnetic glazing system designed for timber framed windows We have an immediate requirement for an apprentice to join our team. This role is a good fit for candidates interested in carpentry and joinery

Annual wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Performance related pay increase after 12 months

Training course

Construction assembly and installation operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Friday 14 March

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

Light carpentry, repair and snagging skills
Production build and assembly according to software generated specifications
Installation of WindowSkins at client sites
Use machinery & tooling to a proficient level
Learn the general aspects of the product & insulation properties
Learn the constructs of various types of Windows & Doors
Maintain an awareness of the daily operations, processes, and client workflow
Workshop, Van and Tooling maintenance and tidy
Understanding of various build specifications, components and material properties

Where you’ll work

Unit 3, Georgiou Business Park

Second Avenue

Edmonton

London

N18 2PG

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

GLP TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Construction assembly and installation operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Identify and apply safe working practices in accordance with current legislation, health, safety and welfare regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, company guidance, site specific requirements and taking account of changing circumstances.
Plan and undertake work practices productively.
Identify and apply safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
Identify and apply safe working techniques when manual handling, working at height and using access equipment and plant such as – fall prevention systems e.g. fall arrest, restraint and access systems, harnesses and scaffold.
Identify and apply safe working techniques when slinging and signalling the movement of loads.
Apply different materials for load bearing and non-load bearing purposes according to design and specifications.
Install and remove temporary works e.g. protection, formwork, propping, bracing and access ramps in accordance with schemes of work.
Assemble, position and install manufactured components such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
Complete post installation checks to ensure compliance with specification.
Interpret information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models
Measure, mark, align, position and set out lines, starter rails and/or dowel bars according to drawings and specifications.
Identify and select components according to material identification marks and construction sequence.
Install temporary protection, propping and bracing according to drawings and specifications.
Assemble components in accordance with specification and drawings including move, measure, align, fit, level, plumb, position and secure.
Use appropriate materials and fixings in accordance with drawings, specifications and manufacturer’s instructions.
Apply finishing products to specified quality standard.
Measure, mark, align, position and secure soleplates according to drawings and specifications
Identify and select components according to material identification marks.
Assemble timber frame wall panels including move, measure, mark out, align, fit, level, plumb, finish, position and secure.
Install floor systems according to drawings and specifications including cassettes, joists and combination systems.
Erect roof structure carcassing components according to drawings and specifications e.g. false chimneys, hips and valleys, verges and eaves, parapet finishes.
Form roof openings according to drawings and specifications e.g. hatches, dormers, roof lights and vents.
Install ancillary items according to drawings and specifications e.g. membranes, damp proof courses, vapour barriers, fire stops and cavity barriers.
Prepare relocatable modular or portable buildings for loading onto transport vehicles, and assist in securing for travel, in line with supplied lift plan and method statements; e.g. temporary stability panels, temporary seals, and covers.
Commission, operate and decommission powered units, machinery and equipment specific to the relocatable modular and portable building operations e.g. pumps, generators, compressors, pressure washers and lighting sets.
Demonstrate product to a customer, completing all paperwork for pre-delivery inspection, handover documentation and after hire inspection reports.
Complete maintenance on relocatable modular and portable buildings including replacement and repair of interior and exterior systems using carpentry, electrical, inspection, plumbing and painting skills.
Interpret survey information supplied. Measure, mark, align, position and set out lines, ground-cleats, anchorages and modular landing grids according to drawings and specifications.
Identify and select components according to material identification marks, unique identification numbers, references and construction-installation sequence.
Install temporary protection, and utilise the specified mounted safety equipment according to drawings and specifications.
Assemble and record components in accordance with specifications, sequence and drawings including landing, securing, activating retaining components, positional accuracy and securing using specified fixings and methods.
Select, pre-form, assemble and install internal inter-modular service connections in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory compliance.
Carry out and record validation testing of connected services upon installation and connection, in accordance and alignment with the applicable standards and regulations.
Select, pre-form, assemble and install internal inter-modular fire stopping and internal building fabric- finishing components and materials in accordance with drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and regulatory compliance.
Apply finishing products to quality standard in accordance with drawings and project specifications.
Identify and apply safe working practices in accordance with current legislation, health, safety and welfare regulations, Approved Codes of Practice, company guidance, site specific requirements and taking account of changing circumstances.
Plan and undertake work practices productively.
Identify and apply safe use, storage and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and ancillary equipment.
Identify and apply safe working techniques when manual handling, working at height and using access equipment and plant such as – fall prevention systems e.g. fall arrest, restraint and access systems, harnesses and scaffold.
Identify and apply safe working techniques when slinging and signalling the movement of loads.
Apply different materials for load bearing and non-load bearing purposes according to design and specifications.
Install and remove temporary works e.g. protection, formwork, propping, bracing and access ramps in accordance with schemes of work.
Assemble, position and install manufactured components such as structural elements, flooring units, stairs, pods, modules and cladding.
Complete post installation checks to ensure compliance with specification.
Interpret information for drawings and specifications in various types and formats including digital e.g. Building Information Modelling and Personal Digital Assistant models

Your training plan

Construction Assembly and Installation Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4 (or higher))
Maths (grade Grade 4 (or higher))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science or Technology related (grade Grade 4 (or higher))

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
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Timekeeping

Other requirements

Two days per week will be spent offsite, i.e. at client properties (for installation, working indoors) Two days per week will be spent onsite in our workshop (manufacturing and assembly) One day per week in the office (training via external training provider)

About this company

We are a small, innovative green technology company. We specialise in the measure, supply and retrofit of WindowSkins, a patented low cost alternative to secondary, double and triple glazing. Using a bespoke software system, we employ intelligent automation to increase operation efficiency, enabling us to deliver a quality production at lower cost Founded in 2014, we have installed over 20,000 WindowSkins, helping to lower household carbon emissions.

http://www.windowskins.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Example career progression as follows:

Apprentice
Fitters mate
Fitter
Master Fitter (Training & Inspection)
Surveyor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

More Than Plastic Ltd t/a WindowSkins.co.uk

Charlie or Adam

admin@morethanplastic.com

02083966901

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291705.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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