Trainee Estimator Apprenticeship

A W S TURNER FAIN LTD

DROITWICH (WR9 9AE)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 November 2025

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in the commercial glazing industry, working with a manufacturer and installer of windows, doors, and curtain walling systems. You’ll learn how to prepare accurate quotations, interpret architectural drawings and specifications, and assist in the preparation of material take-offs and costings.

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.40am – 5.10pm Friday – 8.40am – 3.30pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates and tender submissions
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and project specifications
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing and material information
• Supporting the estimating team in project analysis and cost breakdowns
• Using industry specific software along with Excel/ Word

Where you'll work

ROMAN ACRE HOUSE
WEST BANK
BERRY HILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DROITWICH
WR9 9AE

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).

You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set your work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Business Administration qualification.

More training information

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Number skills
• Enthusiastic
• Willing to learn

About this employer

An established fabrication company, operating across the UK with over 30 years of operation in the commercial Window industry, Our offices and fabrication shop are based in Droitwich.

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

After this apprenticeship

This is a great opportunity to develop practical industry knowledge and progress within a growing, forward-thinking company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Emily Jackson

emily.jackson@hwgta.org

01905330732

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349936.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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