Fenestration Fabrication Apprentice (36290)

UPGRADE WINDOWS (BURNLEY) LTD

Burnley (BB10 1NY)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 7 November 2025)

Posted on 21 October 2025

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Summary

Upgrade Windows has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team. The successful candidate will be mentored by a professional fabricator who will support you in becoming fully skilled and qualified in this industry.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm.

35 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

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 Lean manufacturing Standard Level 2 with an NVQ in Fenestration. If you show the correct skills and abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.

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 supportedFull 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 were 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

Elm Street Mill
Elm Street
Burnley
BB10 1NY

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Patience
  • Practical skills
  • Enthusiastic
  • Reliable
  • Safety conscious

About this employer

Upgrade Windows have been trading for over 25 years – We are a family based business and have manufactured and installed thousands of UPVC products. We are CERTASS registered and all our UPVC Frames carry a 10 Year Guarantee. We fabricate all our windows and doors in house and we also provide a full repair service.

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347621.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 7 November 2025)

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