Apprentice Window Fitter (36260)

Cheshire View Home Improvements

CONGLETON (CW12 4TR)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 September 2025)

Posted on 27 August 2025

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Summary

Cheshire View Home Improvements have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice to work alongside their experience installers and learn the art on fenestration installation.

Wage

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

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Training course
Fenestration installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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

A normal day would include:

  • You will be paired up with an experienced installer and given full training on how to fit a variety of windows, PVCu doors, composite doors, bi-folds, french doors and conservatories
  • You will ensure that the new windows fit the space available, enlarging or reducing the space if necessary
  • If existing windows must be removed, you will use hand and power tools to remove the windows
  • Training will be given on correct installation methods which is in-line with building regulations, as well as Health and Safety regulations. You will also undertake your fenestration installation apprenticeship standard for the duration of your apprenticeship
  • You will be using a variety of different tools, including hand and power tools
  • The work can involve working at heights, using ladders and scaffolding, and some heavy lifting so please bare this in mind when applying for the position
  • You will be working indoors and outdoors and can involve some work in various weather conditions
  • It is rare but there may be some working away from home which the company will explain further at interview
  • Fenestration work is completed in weathers and conditions; we ask applicants to be aware of seasonal variation in work

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.

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 2
GREENFIELD FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CONGLETON
CW12 4TR

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

Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 2 fenestration installer qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-D/3-9)
  • Maths (grade A*-D/3-9)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Safety conscious
  • Hardworking
  • Enthusiastic
  • Confident
  • Well presented
  • Reliable
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Drive and determination

About this employer

Cheshire View is one of the leading home improvement companies in the area, installing Windows, Composite Doors, and bespoke systems such as shaped frames, bi-folding doors and sliding patios. We pride ourselves on our level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. We are all about building strong relationships with everyone from our employees, suppliers, builders, straight through to our customers and ensuring they all have the best experience possible.

http://www.cheshire-view.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cheshire View Home Improvements

Sheri Farr

sheri@cheshire-view.co.uk

01260564424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338920.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 26 September 2025)

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