Apprentice Window and Door Installer
P & P GLASS LTD
PEASMARSH (GU3 1LU)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2026
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Summary
Timber Windows is a leading provider of beautifully crafted timber windows and doors, with a nationwide network of over 60 beautifully appointed showrooms. We’re now looking for an installation apprentice to join our team in the Surrey/London region working with our award-winning, market-leading window and door products.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Fenestration installer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday (shifts to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
- Assist experienced installers with fitting windows, doors and other fenestration products
- Help unload, handle and move windows, doors, glass and installation materials safely
- Learn how to measure, prepare and fit windows and doors correctly
- Learn to use hand tools and power tools safely under supervision
- Assist with removing existing windows and doors where required
- Learn about different products, materials, fixings and installation techniques
- Follow health and safety procedures when working on site
- Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe throughout each installation
- Work as part of a team to complete installations to a high standard
- Treat customers, their properties and colleagues with respect
- Attend apprenticeship training and complete coursework to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a qualified fenestration installer
Where you'll work
PHOENIX HOUSE
UNIT 15 QUADRUM PARK
OLD PORTSMOUTH ROAD
PEASMARSH
GU3 1LU
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- All aspects of training will be delivered on site with your employer with regular site visits every 6 to 8 weeks from your designated assessor who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship
- You will achieve a qualification in Fenestration Installation Level 2
- The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date
More training information
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Timber Window and Door Installer Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to develop a skilled trade within the window and door industry.
You will work alongside experienced installers, learning how to install windows, doors and other fenestration products safely and to a high standard. You will gain practical experience on site while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
No previous experience is necessary, as full training and support will be provided. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the industry.
The role will involve early starts, as you will be travelling with the installation team to various job sites. You will travel in company vans alongside experienced installers, so flexibility and punctuality are essential.
Requirements
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn a new trade.
Reliable, punctual and committed, including being able to manage early starts. - Comfortable travelling to different job locations in company vans.
Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions from experienced installers. - Good practical skills and an interest in hands-on work.
- Good attention to detail and a desire to produce work to a high standard.
- Willing to follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach when working at customers’ properties.
- Prepared to work outdoors and undertake physically demanding tasks.
- Committed to attending apprenticeship training and completing all required coursework.
- No previous experience is necessary, as full training and support will be provided.
Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have developed the practical skills, knowledge and experience required to progress towards becoming a competent Fenestration Installer.
There may be opportunities to progress into a permanent position within the business, with further opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career in the window and door installation industry.
Requirements
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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Driving Licence is essential.
Must live in Camberley/Farnborough area
About this employer
Since 1981, P&P Glass have been serving the South East region with specialist window, door and glass solutions. From day one, we have stayed true to our original mission; to significantly boost the quality of the areas housing stock, whilst helping each one of our customers create the home of their dreams. Building up our product range year-on-year, we are proud to offer one of the largest collections of window and door products available in Surrey and South West London. Although the quality and design trends of windows and doors has drastically changed since 1981, and continues to do so, our commitment to quality products, good professional advice and friendly customer service has never wavered
https://www.timberwindows.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Private Medical provided by Benenden Health
- Paid volunteer day each year
- Death in Service Insurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Mystaffshop- our online rewards platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- We are a growing company and want to train and progress people who want to grow and develop with us
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
P & P GLASS LTD
Amanda Vamvakidis
amanda.vamvakidis@ptp-group.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059128.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:59pm)