Fenestration Fabricator Apprentice (36277)

IDEAL ALUMINIUM LTD

BOLTON (BL2 2HH)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 10 October 2025)

Posted on 15 September 2025

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Summary

Ideal Aluminium Systems has an excellent opportunity available. The successful candidate will be mentored by a professional fabricator who will support you in becoming fully skilled and qualified in this industry.

Wage

£15,808 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 8am- 4.30pm Friday 8am- 3.30pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

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

  • Working independently or as part of a team
  • Follow 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 and Safety rules and regulations

The training you will be getting
The apprenticeship in Fenestration consists of:

  • Intermediate Standard Apprenticeship- Level 2 in Lean Manufacturing and an NVQ in Fenestration Fabricator
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (Level 1/2) where applicable
  • All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.
  • Your designated assessor will visit you regularly every six to eight weeks and monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program
  • You will achieve a qualification in Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 Standard

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:

  • On successful completion of your Level 2 qualification, if you show the correct skills and abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a full-time position and possibly a Level 3 apprenticeship
  • 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 within the company

How you will be supported:

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days 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

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Practical skills
  • Able to measure
  • Skill at calculations
  • Enthusiastic
  • Positive attitude
  • Hardworking
  • Confident
  • Well presented
  • Reliable
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Drive and determination

About this employer

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342124.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 10 October 2025)

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