Fenestration (Fabrication) L2 Apprenticeship

AFFORDABLE WINDOW SYSTEMS LIMITED

Blackpool (FY4 4QQ)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 June 2026

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Summary

Affordable Windows Group - This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone looking to build skills in window and door Fenestration across a range of sectors. You’ll receive structured, hands-on training, learning to work safely, accurately and efficiently within a high-quality manufacturing environment.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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STARTING PAY (PER HOUR): 21 &over: £13.25  18-20: £11.00  16-17: £10.00 - Pay review after 3 months & annually.

Training course
Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.45am - 4.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

10

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

Affordable Windows are looking for reliable, motivated individuals with an interest in manufacturing. 

  • You should be able to work well as part of a team, follow instructions, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
  • You’ll be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment and keen to develop practical skills for a long-term career
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential - full training will be provided
  • Full training and support throughout your apprenticeship, plus a nationally recognised qualification

Where you'll work

Cornford Road
Blackpool
FY4 4QQ

Training

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

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

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

  • The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Fenestration Fabrication Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education
  • Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Affordable Aluminium Ltd is a part of the Affordable Window Systems Group – one of the UKs largest manufacturers and suppliers of Aluminium and PVCu Windows, Doors and Conservatories. Based in Lancashire, we fabricate in a state-of-the-art purpose built facility on the Fylde Coast where we employ over 300+ people. Our highly-trained team of skilled fabricators ensure that your hand-built windows and doors are produced to the highest possible standards.

https://www.affordablealuminium.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

You will benefit from additional leave, company events, employee discounts and free on-site parking. 

After this apprenticeship

  • Real long-term career opportunities with a strong focus on promotion from within

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034938.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:59pm)