Apprentice Fenestration Installer (36395)
BRITPLAS FABRICATIONS LIMITED
Warrington (WA1 4RW)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 22 May 2026)
Posted on 22 April 2026
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Summary
Britplas are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice to work alongside their experience installer and learn the art on fenestration installation. You will be paired up with an experienced installer and will be trained to a high standard.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Fenestration installer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Please note that this role requires working away overnight, Monday to Thursday (returning Friday) each week, throughout the UK. Due to the safeguarding considerations regarding these working patterns, we can only consider applications from applicants aged 18 or over.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be able to:
- Install fenestration products to deadline in line with agreed
- signs
- Read and interpret drawings and plans
- To escalate issues as a priority in line with procedure
- Understand and work to quality systems and operating procedures as instructed
- Complete and maintain accurate, timely documentation and records as required by the business
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and practices operated by the company
- Ensure information is communicated effectively to team leaders/supervisors
- Be proactive in ensuring you are up to date with all product information and specification details
- As a representative of Britplas you are expected to present yourself and your team to the highest standards and strive to deliver excellent levels of customer service, internally and externally
- Maintain good communication with your team and the office staff to enable successful co-ordination of scheduling and sharing of information
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. As well as having a close knit team coaching and mentoring you onsite.
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 18
Kingsland Grange
Woolston
Warrington
WA1 4RW
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
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3 or above)
- Maths (grade 3 or above)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Good practical skills
- Safety conscious
- Able to use basic tools
- Able to measure
- Enthusiastic
- Confident
- Reliable
- Excellent timekeeping
Other requirements
Please note that this role requires working away overnight, Monday to Thursday (returning Friday) each week, throughout the UK. Due to the safeguarding considerations regarding these working patterns, we can only consider applications from applicants aged 18 or over.
About this employer
Britplas is a leading commercial glazing specialist with a product portfolio that includes specialist windows, curtain walling, door systems and securing fencing. Operating across the UK and internationally, we work with NHS Trusts, Supervised Care Providers, main contractors, architects and other clients to design, manufacture and install glazing systems, including award-winning proprietary products and standard systems.
Britplas has been established for over 20 years and operates out of their head office in Warrington but covers the UK and Ireland. We have an experienced and friendly team who will support anyone willing to learn and develop in the role.
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 VAC2000027730.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 22 May 2026)
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