Fenestration Fabrication Apprentice (36293)

PROTECT UPVC LTD

Lancashire (PR1 1PL)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 7 November 2025)

Posted on 7 October 2025

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Summary

Pro-tect UPVC Ltd has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team of fabricators and gain a Level 2 apprenticeship in Fenestration Fabrication.

Wage

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

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 November 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:

  • Working independently or as part of a team
  • Follow fabrication/assembly manuals from set out to completion
  • Learn how to fabricate to the specifications set out by our various system suppliers
  • Learn techniques to enable you to fabricate the product to a high standard that meets our client’s requirements
  • General housekeeping & work area cleanliness
  • Loading, unloading, and general labouring
  • General health & safety
  • Health and safety rules and regulations

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:

On successful completion of your Level 2 Fenestration qualification, if you show the correct skills and abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress to a full-time position and possibly a Level 3 apprenticeship.

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 within the company.

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

Where you'll work

Units 1-2 Canute Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 1PL

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

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Good practical skills
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Enthusiastic
  • Committed
  • Reliable
  • Safety conscious

About this employer

We are a small, independent, family-run business proudly based in Lancashire. We lead the way in home improvement design and installation, with a strong building background and staff with over 20 years’ experience in installing high quality products. We are a highly respected and trusted installer of top quality conservatories, orangeries, extensions, windows, doors and roofline throughout the North-West of England. Each of our installations are truly bespoke, allowing us to tailor every design and specification to suit our client’s individual needs. All of our work comes with a 10 year guarantee, backed by the Independent Warranty Association for your peace of mind.

After this apprenticeship

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345399.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 7 November 2025)

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