Apprentice Fenestration Installer

COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED

REDRUTH (TR15 3RQ)

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 5 October 2025)

Posted on 24 September 2025

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Summary

Coastline Housing has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an apprentice. You will undertake a level 2 qualification in Fenestration Installation, whilst gaining hands-on skills and experience.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Upon completion of the first year of the apprenticeship, salary will be increased for over 19's.

Training course
Fenestration installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am - 3:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

In the role, day to day, you’ll be responsible for:

  • All UPVC and Multi-skilled duties relating to building and response maintenance
  • Ensuring works are carried out in the most cost-effective and efficient manner
  • Attending assessor session (usually every 10-12 weeks) and working with your assigned mentor to learn a wide variety of trade skills through practical tasks and theory lessons. Also, to complete a portfolio of evidence in the workplace and receive assessment visits from a qualified assessor
  • The care and condition of company vehicles and equipment in accordance with relevant policies
  • Any other duties consistent with the grade and general responsibilities of the post, as may be required from time to time by nature of changes to the business or the need to develop new streams of work

Where you'll work

COASTLINE HOUSING LTD
4 BARNCOOSE GATEWAY PARK
BARNCOOSE
REDRUTH
TR15 3RQ

Training

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

Training provider

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Training course

Fenestration installer (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Fenestration Installer Level 2.

The apprentice will follow a mentor-led training programme, learning alongside an experienced colleague in the workplace. They will attend assessor-led review sessions every 12 weeks, either on-site or at our main office. As part of their development, they will complete off-the-job training hours, build a portfolio of evidence, and work towards their End Point Assessment. This blended approach ensures they gain practical experience while meeting the academic requirements of their apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Due to the nature of the work and interactions with our customers, this role is subject to a basic DBS check.

About this employer

Coastline Housing is a charitable social landlord serving Cornwall. Winners in the Third Sector category at the Cornwall Business Awards and one of the fastest growing landlords in the country, we are proud to be a key provider of housing and support in Cornwall. That includes social housing for thousands of people across Cornwall, plus shared ownership and rent to buy homes to help people get a home of their own. Our Extra Care scheme in Redruth houses many older people, and our services for anyone experiencing homelessness help hundreds each year who are rough sleeping. Accredited with Investors in People Gold, Investors in Volunteers, a Menopause Workplace Pledge and Disability Confident Leader, we are a proven, people-focused employer, putting customers and colleagues at the heart of what we do.

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

Company benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays Continuous training and development opportunities Defined Contribution pension scheme Healthcare cashback plan Health and wellbeing program Retail discount schemes

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

We’re committed to supporting the apprentice through their Level 2 qualification, offering hands-on experience, mentoring, and ongoing development throughout the fixed-term contract. While a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship isn’t guaranteed, there may be opportunities for the right candidate to progress into a uPVC Operative position at Coastline. We believe in nurturing potential and will continue to provide training and development to help individuals build a strong foundation for a successful career in the sector.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COASTLINE HOUSING LIMITED

People and Culture Team

careers@coastlinehousing.co.uk

01209200200

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343588.

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