Apprentice Window & Door Installer

Summary

Camel Glass & Joinery Limited have an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team of Installers, gaining a Level 2 apprenticeship in Fenestration Installer. The successful candidate will be mentored by an experienced team who will support individuals to become fully skilled & qualified in this industry.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Fenestration installer (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Friday (18 and above) 8am – 5pm = 42.5 hour week. Monday-Friday (If under 18) 8am – 4:30pm = 40 hour week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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:

Assisting experienced Fitters with the installation of various types of windows and doors (e.g., uPVC, aluminium, timber).
Learning how to remove old & install new windows & doors in full.
Learning and applying techniques for measuring, preparing openings, and fitting frames.
Assisting with the safe handling and transportation of materials and tools.
Developing skills in sealing, finishing, and tidying up work areas to a high standard.
Learning about different window and door components and their functions.
Understanding and adhering to health and safety regulations on site.
Maintaining tools and equipment in good working order.
Communicating effectively with team members and customers (under supervision).
Participating in training sessions and working towards relevant qualifications.
Performing other general site duties as required.
Complete all company documentation in line with company procedures.
Promote the company in a positive manner at all times with a friendly, positive, customer focused attitude.
Whenever possible, take photos of installations at various stages, or as requested to help with marketing and social media presence.

Where you'll work

PALMERS WAY
TRENANT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WADEBRIDGE
CORNWALL
PL27 6HB

Training

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

College or training organisation

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Your 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.

Your training plan

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.
As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard. Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study). You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program.

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 apprenticeship is a mentor led qualification based at site. As an apprentice you will learn all practical elements on site with your mentor which will help you develop your Skills and Behaviours as part of the apprenticeship standard.
There is no need for any college days and no additional travel required. Our assessors are able to carry out classroom sessions, observations or site visits every 10-12 weeks to support you through the knowledge elements of the standard in small segments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, in preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). Everything for your apprenticeship will need to be completed within your working weekly hours each week in which you will spend 6 hours per a week learning and studying towards your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

• Please be aware we work outside as well as inside our jobs as they demand, and as such you may be out in the cold for long periods of time. 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. • Local to our Wadebridge showroom for pick up/drop off (some days we cannot guarantee this so other transport methods may be needed). • Ideally have a Full clean driving licence or working towards one. KEY SKILLS • Basic reading and writing skills. • A genuine interest in a career in window and door fitting. • A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. • Practical aptitude and good manual dexterity. • Ability to follow instructions carefully. • Good timekeeping and reliability. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A positive and enthusiastic attitude. • Good communication skills. • A commitment to health and safety. • Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying materials

About this company

Camel Glass are the leading fenestration supplier in the South West of England. With over 40 years of experience, our family-owned business has grown from its humble beginnings in Wadebridge to become a trusted name in the industry. We offer a comprehensive range of high-quality uPVC, aluminium, and timber improvements, along with a full glazing range.

https://camelglass.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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

Rob Wagstaff

rwagstaff@camelglass.co.uk

07525911454

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318715.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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