Interior Partition / Glazing Apprentice

OPTIMA CONTRACTING LIMITED

London (EC2A 4JU)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

Part of the Optima Group, Optima Installations Ltd is an aluminium framework, glass, and joinery contractor for commercial fit-outs within the UK. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems which will include college attendance of varying blocks at the National Construction College.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 7.00am- 4.30pm

47 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Read and understand plan drawings as to set out location of partitions
  • Read and understand detailed drawings as to build what is required
  • Install structures or fixtures, such as aluminium framework, timber framework using carpenters hand or power tools
  • Shape/cut material to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, power saws
  • Measure and mark cutting lines on materials
  • Install various sizes/specifications of glass to partition system
  • Clean, protect and maintain protection to the glass

Where you'll work

11-21 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4JU

Training

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

Training provider

CITB

Training course

Interior systems installer (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
  • Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
  • Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
  • Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
  • Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
  • Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
  • Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
  • Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
  • Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
  • Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
  • Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
  • Install pattresses
  • Install insulation
  • Form service penetrations through partitions
  • Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
  • Frame and fit access panels
  • install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings
  • Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings
  • Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat
  • Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications
  • Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations
  • Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details
  • Accurately measure and cut components
  • Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.
  • Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high
  • Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions
  • Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions
  • Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.
  • Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions
  • Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements
  • Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).
  • Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines
  • Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.
  • Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins
  • Fix secondary grid / cross tees ensuring grid is square and following manufacturers recommended installation. Form upstand using cross tee and appropriate trims or channels
  • Cut and install service tiles and pattresses e.g. form square and circular service cut outs through mineral tiles with plywood pattress or metal tiles and insulation pad
  • Complete tiling including: Perimeter tile cuts to mineral and metal tile; tegular tile edges to mineral tile; perimeter wedges for cut metal tiles; tile clips to back of mineral ceiling tiles; insulation pads to back of metal ceiling
  • Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile
  • Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
  • Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
  • Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
  • Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
  • Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
  • Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
  • Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
  • Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
  • Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
  • Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
  • Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
  • Install pattresses
  • Install insulation
  • Form service penetrations through partitions
  • Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
  • Frame and fit access panels

Training schedule

Interior Systems Installer Level 2 Apprenticship Standard:

  • NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems including Functional Skills (if required), which will include college attendance of varying blocks (2, 3, and 4 weeks) at the National Construction College. Travel, accommodation and expenses for college will be covered
  • On completion you will be able to apply for the Skilled Worker CSCS card

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Interest in construction

Other requirements

The course involves: strenuous physical activity, confined space working, working at heights, wearing PPE/RPE and working to deadlines.

About this employer

We create beautiful interiors with exceptional, flawlessly crafted, glazed partitioning systems. We have manufacturing facilities in the UK and in Malaysia. Our design teams work with the latest BIM technology and our highly trained and experienced installation teams ensure we meet the highest standards on-site.

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent position within team of highly skilled operatives, ranging from Site Managers, Site Supervisors to Partition Installers & Carpenters. Optional further academic training will be considered for anyone wishing to progress into one of the above roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OPTIMA CONTRACTING LIMITED

Sarah Kay

HR@optimasystems.com

01494492600

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017577.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)