Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication
PEAK ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS LTD
NOTTINGHAM (NG3 6JP)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 9 March 2026
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Summary
Start earning while you learn! Peak Aluminium Systems Ltd is looking for a motivated Apprentice Fabricator. Gain your Level 2 qualification with hands-on training from skilled experts who want to see you succeed. Build a secure career in a trade that’s always in demand. Ready to get started? Apply now and join our expert team!
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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pay is weekly
- Training course
- Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Times to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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:
- Teamwork: Working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team
- Technical Assembly: Following fabrication and assembly manuals from initial set-out through to final completion
- System Specifications: Learning to fabricate products according to the precise specifications provided by our various system suppliers
- Quality Control: Developing specialised techniques to ensure every product meets our high standards and specific client requirements
- Workshop Maintenance: Maintaining general housekeeping and ensuring your work area remains clean and organised
- Manual Handling: Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and general labouring duties
- Safety Compliance: Learning and adhering to all Health & Safety rules, regulations, and general best practices
Where you'll work
COPPICE HOUSE
BURGASS ROAD
NOTTINGHAM
NG3 6JP
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 fabricator (level 2)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.
Earn While You Learn: All your training takes place during your normal working hours—and you get paid for every minute of it.
Mentoring: Most of your week is spent in the factory with an expert mentor who will show you exactly how to fabricate windows and doors professionally.
Dedicated Study Time: We set aside specific hours each week just for you to focus on your coursework, online learning, and workbooks.
Expert Support: You’ll have an assigned Assessor who visits you on-site at least every 10 weeks to check your progress and give you feedback.
Flexible Learning: You can choose the style that fits you best, either a full day of training every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month.
All of this leads to your Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade.
More training information
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 is a mentor-led qualification based entirely at your workplace. You will develop your skills and behaviours alongside your mentor on-site or at your workstation, with no college days and no additional travel required.
Our assessors provide expert support through classroom sessions, site visits, and observations. We adapt to your schedule: whether you prefer a full day of learning every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month for knowledge work, our support is built around individual progress to ensure you are fully prepared for your Apprenticeship Assessment.
To support your growth, a set number of hours within your standard working week will be dedicated to learning and studying, ensuring your qualification is achieved entirely within your professional hours.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The work can also be physically quite demanding so please consider this before applying.
Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date.
About this employer
Peak Aluminium Systems Limited is a specialist in commercial aluminium fabrication and installation with a string of prestigious project to its credit.
We offer a complete service from initial design consultation through to manufacture, installation and glazing with an after sales service which is second to none.
Over many years we have completed a range of projects working with many of the UK’s premier architectural consultants and contractors.
Design and Technical Department
Using the latest computer technology our experienced team of ‘in house’ CAD Technicians are fully equipped to design and develop each and every aspect of the job in hand.
Fabrication
All fabrication is carried out at our factory in Nottingham by our team of highly skilled fabricators.
Control of our own manufacturing allowes us to maximise the level of accuracy and quality which are essential elements for the overall performance of the façade.
Contracts
All contracts are managed by our team of in house Contracts and Project Managers – all of whom have the expertise to oversee every element of the project to the highest standards.
We also have the experience to advise our clients on the most suitable methods to interphase our products with other elements of the building façade.
Products
With reliability and quality being paramount at Peak we only use products from the leading systems companies.
The wealth of experience we have built up over many years in the industry enables us to advise clients on the most appropriate system for each project.
As well as our own technical and design knowledge we also have very close ties with all the technical departments of each of the systems companies we partner with.
Product Range
• Curtain Walling
• Windows
• Doors
• Automatic Doors
• Revolving Doors
• Shopfronts
• Rooflights
• Structural Glazing
• Canopy’s
• Brise Soleil
• Fire Rated Products
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
Jodie Howes
jodie@peakaluminium.com
0115 940 8400
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020047.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026